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Cisco UCS C420 Server Installation and Service Guide
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CONTENTS
Preface vii
Audience vii
Organization vii
Conventions viii
Related Documentation xiv
Documentation Feedback xiv
Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request xiv
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1 Overview of the Cisco UCS C420 Server 1-1
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2 Installing the Server 2-1
Unpacking and Inspecting the Server 2-2
Preparing for Server Installation 2-3
Installation Guidelines 2-3
Rack Requirements 2-4
Equipment Requirements 2-4
Slide Rail Adjustment Range 2-4
Installing the Server In a Rack 2-5
Initial Server Setup 2-8
Connecting and Powering On the Server (Standalone Mode) 2-8
NIC Modes and NIC Redundancy Settings 2-11
System BIOS and CIMC Firmware 2-12
Updating the BIOS and CIMC Firmware 2-12
Accessing the System BIOS 2-13
Service DIP Switch 2-14
DIP Switch Location on the I/O Riser 2-14
Using the BIOS Recovery DIP Switch 2-15
Procedure 1: Reboot With recovery.cap File 2-15
Procedure 2: Use BIOS Recovery DIP Switch and recovery.cap File 2-16
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3 Maintaining the Server 3-1
Server Monitoring and Management Tools 3-1
