Managing Rack Servers

This chapter discusses the following topics:

Viewing Rack Server Details

Perform this procedure when you want to view the details of a rack server.

Before You Begin

The server is already added as a rack account under a rack group.

Procedure
    Step 1   On the menu bar, choose Physical > Compute.
    Step 2   In the left pane, expand the pod that contains the rack server group, and then choose the rack server group.
    Step 3   In the right pane, click the Rack Servers tab.
    Step 4   Double-click the sever from the list to view the details or click the sever from the list and click the down arrow on the far right and choose View Details.
    Note   

    You cannot see the down arrow on the far right till you select the server from the list.

    The following details are available for a rack mount server:

    Tab

    Description

    Summary

    Displays an overview of the rack server.

    CPUs

    Displays the details of the CPUs in the server.

    Memory

    Displays details of the memory cards used in the server.

    PSUs

    Displays details of the power supply units in the server.

    PCI Adapters

    Displays details of the PCI adapters in the server.

    VIC Adapters

    Displays details of the VIC adapters in the server.

    Network Adapters

    Displays details of the network adapters in the server.

    Storage Adapters

    Displays details of the storage adapters in the server.

    FlexFlash Adapters

    Displays details of the Cisco FlexFlash adapters in the server.

    Communication

    Displays all the communication protocols that are configured in the server.

    Remote Presence

    Displays information on vKVM, vMedia and Serial over LAN (SOL) for the server.

    Faults

    Displays the details of the faults logged in the server.
    • Severity

    • DN

    • Description

    • Code - Error code for the fault.

    • Created - Date and time the fault was logged.

    • Cause - Reason for the fault.

    Users

    Displays the list of users for the server.

    Cisco IMC Log

    Displays the details of the Cisco IMC logs for the server. You can also clear the Cisco IMC logs.

    System Event Log

    Displays the details of the server logs.

    TPM

    Displays information on the TPM inventory.

    BIOS

    Displays BIOS-related information of the server.

    Fault History

    Displays historical information on the faults that occurred on the server.

    Tech Support

    Provides an option to upload tech-support log files to a remote server or to a local server.

    Associated Hardware Profiles

    Displays the server profiles that are associated with the server.

    Step 5   Click Back on the far right to return to the previous window.

    Viewing Fault Details of a Rack Server

    Perform this procedure when you want to view the fault details of a rack server.

    Before You Begin

    The server is added as a rack account within a rack group.

    Procedure
      Step 1   On the menu bar, choose Physical > Compute.
      Step 2   In the left pane, expand the pod that contains the rack server group, and then choose the rack server group.
      Step 3   In the right pane, select the Faults tab.
      Step 4   Double-click the sever from the list to view the details or click the sever from the list and click the down arrow on the far right and choose View Details.
      Note   

      You cannot see the down arrow on the far right till you select the server from the list.

      The following details are available for a rack mount server:

      Tab

      Description

      Explanation

      Brief reason for the issue.

      Recommendation

      Steps to resolve the issue.

      Step 5   Click the Back button on the far right to return to the previous window.

      Setting a Label for a Rack Server

      Perform this procedure when you want to set label for a rack mount server.

      Before You Begin

      The server is already added as a rack account under a rack group.

      Procedure
        Step 1   On the menu bar, choose Physical > Compute.
        Step 2   In the left pane, expand the pod that contains the rack server group, and then choose the rack server group.
        Step 3   In the right pane, click the Rack Servers tab.
        Step 4   Select the server from the list.
        Step 5   Click Set Label.
        Note    You cannot see Set Label button till you select the server from the list.
        Step 6   Enter a new label.
        Step 7   Click Submit.
        Step 8   In the Submit Result dialog box, click OK.

        Setting Locator LED for a Rack Server

        Perform this procedure when you want to set locator LED for a rack server.

        Before You Begin

        The server is already added as a rack account under a rack group.

        Procedure
          Step 1   On the menu bar, choose Physical > Compute.
          Step 2   In the left pane, expand the pod that contains the rack server group, and then choose the rack server group.
          Step 3   In the right pane, click the Rack Servers tab.
          Step 4   Select the sever from the list.
          Step 5   Click Locator LED.
          Note    You cannot see Locator LED button till you select a server from the list.
          Step 6   From the Turn drop-down list, choose ON/OFF.
          Step 7   Click Submit.
          Step 8   In the Submit Result dialog box, click OK.

          Powering On a Rack Server

          Procedure
            Step 1   On the menu bar, choose Physical > Compute.
            Step 2   In the left pane, expand the pod that contains the rack server group, and then choose the rack server group.
            Step 3   In the right pane, click the Rack Server tab.
            Step 4   Choose the row of the server that you want to power on.
            Step 5   Click Power On.
            Step 6   Click Submit.

            Powering Off a Rack Server

            Procedure
              Step 1   On the menu bar, choose Physical > Compute.
              Step 2   In the left pane, expand the pod that contains the rack server group, and then choose the rack server group.
              Step 3   In the right pane, click the Rack Server tab.
              Step 4   Choose the row of the server that you want to power off.
              Step 5   Click Power Off.
              Step 6   Click Submit.

              Performing a Hard Reset on a Rack Server

              Perform this procedure when you want to hard reset a rack server.

              Before You Begin

              The server is already added as an account within a rack group.

              Procedure
                Step 1   On the menu bar, choose Physical > Compute.
                Step 2   In the left pane, expand the pod that contains the rack server group, and then choose the rack server group.
                Step 3   In the right pane, click the Rack Servers tab.
                Step 4   Select the sever from the list.
                Step 5   Click Hard Reset.
                Note    You cannot see the Hard Reset button till you select the server from the list.
                Step 6   In the confirmation dialog box, click OK.

                Shutting Down a Rack Server

                Perform this procedure when you want to shut down a rack server.

                Before You Begin

                The server is already added as a rack account under a rack group.

                Procedure
                  Step 1   On the menu bar, choose Physical > Compute.
                  Step 2   In the left pane, expand the pod that contains the rack server group, and then choose the rack server group.
                  Step 3   In the right pane, click the Rack Servers tab.
                  Step 4   Select the sever from the list.
                  Step 5   Click Shut Down.
                  Note    You cannot see Shut Down button till you select the server from the list.
                  Step 6   In the confirmation dialog box, click OK.

                  Launching the KVM Console for a Rack Server

                  Before You Begin

                  You must have Java Run-Time Environment (JRE) installed on your system.

                  Procedure
                    Step 1   On the menu bar, choose Physical > Compute.
                    Step 2   In the left pane, expand the pod that contains the rack server group, and then choose the rack server group.
                    Step 3   In the right pane, click the Rack Server tab.
                    Step 4   Choose the row of the server for which you want to start the KVM console.
                    Step 5   Click KVM Console.
                    Step 6   Click Submit.

                    Cisco UCS Director downloads the kvm.jlp file to your system.

                    Step 7   Double-click the kvm.jlp file in your Downloads folder.

                    The KVM Console opens in a separate window.

                    For more information about using the KVM Console, see the Cisco UCS C-Series Servers Integrated Management Controller Configuration Guides.


                    Launching the Cisco IMC GUI for a Rack Server

                    Perform this procedure when you want to launch the Cisco IMC GUI for a rack mount server.

                    Before You Begin

                    The server is already added as a rack account within a rack group.

                    Procedure
                      Step 1   On the menu bar, choose Physical > Compute.
                      Step 2   In the left pane, expand the pod that contains the rack server group, and then choose the rack server group.
                      Step 3   In the right pane, click the Rack Servers tab.
                      Step 4   Select the sever from the list.
                      Step 5   Click Launch GUI.
                      Note    You cannot see the Launch GUI button till you select the server from the list.
                      Step 6   In the Launch GUI dialog box, click Submit.

                      The GUI for the server is launched in a separate browser.


                      Managing System Tasks for Rack Servers

                      System tasks are available for single node and multi node systems. For more information about how to manage system tasks, including the system task policy, see the Cisco UCS Director Administration Guide.

                      Procedure
                        Step 1   On the menu bar, choose Adminstration > System.
                        Step 2   Click the System Tasks tab.
                        Step 3   To access the system tasks you can use for rack servers, expand the following folders in the left column:
                        • Rack Server Tasks—System tasks that are specific to rack servers, such as monitoring and inventory tasks.

                        • General—System tasks that are available for all implementations, such as data purge, data aggregation, and deleted account clean-up tasks.

                        Step 4   After you choose a rack server task in the table, you can perform one or more of the following actions:
                        Name Description

                        Manage Task

                        In the Manage Task dialog box, do the following:
                        1. From the Task Execution drop-down list, choose Enable or Disable.
                        2. From the System Task Policy drop-down list, choose default-system-task-policy or local-run-policy.
                        3. To set the frequency at which the task needs to be executed, choose the number of hours from the Hours drop-down list.
                        4. Click Submit.

                        Run Now

                        Runs the task.

                        View Details

                        Displays the history for the system task.


                        Managing Schedules for Rack Servers

                        Overview of Managing Schedules

                        Defining a schedule allows you to defer certain tasks to occur at a different time. For example, tasks such as firmware updates, server discovery, or applying policies and profiles, can be scheduled to run at a pre-defined time or at a pre-defined interval. You could schedule tasks during off-peak hours where the workloads on servers are low.

                        Creating Schedules

                        Perform this procedure when you want to create a new schedule.

                        Procedure
                          Step 1   On the menu bar, choose Policies > Physical Infrastructure Policies > Rack Server.
                          Step 2   Choose the Schedules tab.
                          Step 3   Click Add.
                          Step 4   In the Create Schedule dialog box, complete the following:

                          Field

                          Description

                          Schedule Name field

                          Enter a name for the schedule task.

                          Enable Schedule check box

                          Check this check box to enable a schedule. By enabling or disabling a schedule (using the Enable or Disable options), you can enable or disable the tasks associated with the schedule from running.

                          Scheduler Type radio button

                          Select a one time schedule or recurring schedule frequency.

                          If you choose a One Time schedule, select the date, time, and AM or PM radio buttons.

                          Note   

                          The schedule time is based on the time on the appliance. However, the time zone is of the local client browser.

                          If you choose a Recurring schedule, select the days (0 to 30 days), hours and minutes from the drop-down lists.

                          Step 5   Click Submit.
                          Step 6   In the Submit Result dialog box, click OK.

                          What to Do Next

                          • You can select an existing schedule and modify, delete, or view scheduled tasks. View Scheduled Tasks displays a report which allows you to view the status of the upgrade firmware, auto discovery, apply policy and profile tasks you associated with the schedule while Upgrading Firmware, Auto Discovering Servers.

                          • You can select one or more tasks associated with the schedule and disassociate them from the schedule using the Remove Scheduled Tasks option.