Cisco C880 M5 User manual

Cisco C880 M5 Installation Manual
December 2017
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Contents
1Preface ................................................................................................... 6
Concept and target groups for this manual..................................... 61.1
Notational conventions.................................................................... 71.2
2Functional overview.............................................................................. 8
Features .......................................................................................... 82.1
Server specification....................................................................... 142.2
3Installation steps, overview................................................................ 21
4Important information ......................................................................... 22
Safety instructions ......................................................................... 224.1
CE conformity................................................................................ 274.2
FCC Class A Compliance Statement ............................................ 274.3
Transporting the server ................................................................. 284.4
Environmental protection............................................................... 294.5
5Hardware installation.......................................................................... 30
Setup Workflow ............................................................................. 315.1
5.1.1 Advance preparation performed by the user ............................ 31
5.1.2 Work performed by the user ..................................................... 31
5.1.3 Work performed by a field engineer.......................................... 32
Unpacking the server .................................................................... 335.2
Rack installation/removal of server ............................................... 335.3
5.3.1 Rack system requirements ....................................................... 33
Connecting devices to the server.................................................. 375.4
Connecting the server to the mains .............................................. 385.5
5.5.1 Installation requirements ........................................................... 38
5.5.2 Input power connection specification ........................................ 41
5.5.3 Connecting diagram of the power cord..................................... 42
5.5.4 Connecting procedure of the power cord.................................. 44
Notes on connecting/disconnecting cables ................................... 455.6

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Notes on inserting/removing units.................................................455.7
6Starting up and operation ...................................................................46
Control elements and indicators....................................................466.1
6.1.1 Front of server ...........................................................................46
6.1.2 Rear of server............................................................................55
Switching the server on and off .....................................................606.2
Configuring the server ...................................................................626.3
6.3.1 Configuring Fast Boot................................................................62
6.3.2 Configuring Memory Mirror .......................................................63
6.3.3 Back up and restore RAID configuration via REST API............66
6.3.4 Configuring the server and installing the operating system ........71
6.3.5 Configuring Cougar5(EP540i) ...................................................71
Cleaning the server .......................................................................726.4
Setting of Boot Watchdog before and after Firmware Update of I/O6.5
card 73
6.5.1 Before Firmware Update ...........................................................73
6.5.2 After Firmware Update ..............................................................73
Rebuilding Software RAID after exchanging M.2 SSD .................736.6
Hot-plug Procedure .......................................................................746.7
6.7.1 Replacement procedure ............................................................74
6.7.2 Addition procedure ....................................................................75
7Property and data protection .............................................................76
Mechanical access protection .......................................................767.1
BIOS Setup security functions.......................................................767.2
8Troubleshooting and tips....................................................................77
System Power indicator remains unlit ...........................................778.1
Screen remains blank....................................................................788.2
Flickering stripes on monitor screen..............................................788.3
No screen display or display drifts.................................................798.4
Incorrect date and time..................................................................798.5
Drives reported as "dead" when starting system...........................798.6
Added drive reported as defective.................................................808.7
9Appendix ..............................................................................................81

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Bus Number .................................................................................. 819.1
Correspondence between PHP Slot and Slot Numbers ............... 849.2
Device Path................................................................................... 849.3
Replacement of PCIe SSD SFF Slot Number .............................. 859.4
DIMM installation order ................................................................. 869.5
Component Layout........................................................................ 879.6

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1 Preface
The scalable Cisco C880 M5 is an Intel-based rack server for critical
company scenarios, e.g. as database management system for medium or
large-sized databases or as a consolidation basis to run an immensely large
number of different applications using virtualization technologies.
Thanks to its highly developed hardware and software components, the server
offers a high level of data security and availability. These include hot-plug
HDD/SSD modules, hot-plug system fans, and also hot-plug power supply
units and Automatic Server Reconfiguration and Restart (ASR&R).
Security functions in the BIOS Setup and on the System Board protect the
data on the server against manipulation. Additional security is provided by the
lockable rack door.
The server occupies 5 height units (HU) in the rack.
Concept and target groups for this manual1.1
This operating manual describes how to install, set up and operate your server.
This operating manual is intended for those responsible for installing the
hardware and ensuring that the system runs smoothly. It contains all the
information you need to put your Cisco C880 M5 into operation.
To understand the various expansion options, you will need to be familiar with
the fields of hardware and data transmission and you will require a basic
knowledge of the underlying operating system.

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Notational conventions1.2
The following notational conventions are used in this manual:
Table 1.1 notational conventions
Text in italics indicates commands or menu items.
"Quotation marks"
indicate names of chapters and terms that are being
emphasized.

describes activities that must be performed in the order
shown.
CAUTION! pay particular attention to texts marked with this symbol.
Failure to observe this warning may endanger your life,
destroy the system or lead to the loss of data.
indicates additional information, notes and tips.

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2 Functional overview
This section provides information on the features and technical data of Cisco
C880 M5. For information on key characteristics and layout of the System
Board, see "Cisco C880 M5 Administration Guide".
Features2.1
Customer Self Service (CSS)
Customer Self Service (CSS) concept enables you to identify and replace the
affected component yourself in the case of certain error scenarios.
In the CSS concept, you can replace the following components yourself in the
event of an error:
– Hot-plug HDD/SSD modules
– Hot-plug power supply units
For information on replacing these components, see "Cisco C880 M5
Administration Guide".
CSS indicators on the control panel and on the back of Cisco C880 M5 server
provide you with information if a CSS event arises.
System Board
The features of the System Board are described in "Cisco C880 M5
Administration Guide", the setup possibilities are described in "Cisco C880 M5
BIOS Setup Guide".
Hard disk drives
The server can be equipped with eight HDD/SSD modules, eight PCIe SSD SFF
modules, or a mixture of four HDD/SSD and four PCIe SSD SFF. Each module
can accommodate an drive with a 2.5-inch format. The modules are
connected to the SAS/PCIe backplane wirelessly.
This allows HDD/SSD modules or PCIe SSD SFF modules to be plugged in or
pulled out easily.
The hard disk system is designed for SAS with one channel for each hard disk
drive.
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or the PCIe SSD SFF modules can also be replaced during operation.
SAS controller card (optionally with RAID controller)
The SAS controller card for operating up to four SAS hard disk drives can be
alternately without or with RAID functionality. In case of RAID functionality
the levels 0, 1, 1E, 5, 6 and 10 are supported.
Flash Backup Units
Up to two Flash Backup Units (FBUs) back up the memory contents of their
corresponding RAID controllers in the event of power failure (option).
Power supply
The server has up to six hot-plug power supply units, a 1600 watt version of
type "DPS-2200" for mains voltages 200 - 240 V. This guarantees a redundant
power supply.
If one power supply unit is defective, the other(s) then guarantee(s) unimpaired
operation. The faulty power supply unit can be replaced during operation.
High level of availability and data security
When memory data is accessed, 1-bit errors in the main memory are identified
and automatically corrected with the ECC (Error Correcting Code) method.
The memory modules used support SDDC+1 and ADDDC-MR technology
(Chipkill™), which further increases the effectiveness of memory error
monitoring and correction.
Support is likewise provided for hot-spare memory technology, in which a
memory module is used like a replacement module. If a memory module fails,
the module with the defective memory is automatically deactivated and the
replacement module is activated (provided it has been configured
appropriately in the BIOS). The deactivated memory module is no longer used
and the faulty memory module can be replaced at the next opportunity.
Memory modules can be protected against failure through full mirroring or
address range mirroring (memory mirroring requires eight memory modules).
ASR&R (Automatic Server Reconfiguration and Restart) restarts the system in
the event of an error and automatically "hides" the defective system
components.
The PDA (Prefailure Detection and Analyzing) technology analyzes and monitors
all components that are critical for system reliability.
The SAS controller card supports the RAID levels 0, 1, 1E, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60
thus increasing system availability and improving reliability.

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Additional reliability is provided by the hot-plug HDD/SSD modules, fans and
power supply units.

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iRMC S5 with integrated management LAN connector
The iRMC S5 (integrated Remote Management Controller) is a Baseboard
Management Controller (BMC) with integrated management LAN connector
and expanded functionality that was previously only available with additional
plug-in cards. In this way, the iRMC S5 enables complete control of Cisco C880
M5, regardless of system status, and thus particularly the control of Cisco C880
M5 that are in the "out-of-band" system status.
Major functions supported by the iRMC S5 include the following:
● Browser access via iRMC S5´s own Web server
● Secure communication (SSH, SSL)
● Power Management for the managed server (depending on its system
status)
● Power Consumption Management
● Connecting virtual drives as remote storage
● Text-based and graphic console bypass (Advanced Video Redirection)
● Remote Storage
● Command Line Interface (CLI)
● Simple, interactive or script-based iRMC S5 configuration
● Customer Self Service (CSS)
● iRMC S5´s own user management
● Multi-computer, global iRMC S5 user administration using anLDAP
Directory Service
● Automatic network configuration via DNS / DHCP
● Power supply of the iRMC S5 via the system standby supply
● Full-coverage alarm management
● System Event Log (SEL) reading and processing
● IPMI support
● CIM / WS-MAN support
● Internal Event Log for user login / logout auditing
● Redfish
More information about the iRMC S5 can be found in the following
manuals.
• Cisco C880 M5 Configuration Guide

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• Cisco C880 M5 User Interface Guide
• Cisco C880 M5 Administration Guide
Service and support
Cisco C880 M5 are easy to maintain and modular, thus enabling quick and
simple maintenance.
The handles and locks (touch points) used to exchange components are
colored green to ensure simple and immediate recognition.
In order to prevent the components from being damaged by incorrect handling
when they are being installed and removed, the areas of all components that
can be touched without damaging them are also marked green.
The Flash EPROM program utilities supports a fast BIOS update.
With the iRMC (integrated Remote Management Controller) on the System
Board, Cisco C880 M5 can also be maintained and served remotely. This
enables remote diagnosis for system analysis, remote configuration and remote
restart should the operating system or hardware fail.

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Remote Management
Remote Management is the remote management solution for Cisco C880 M5.
Remote Management and the relevant hardware components integrated on the
System Board allow remote monitoring and maintenance as well as fast
restoration of operation in the event of errors.
Remote monitoring and maintenance avoids time-consuming and costly on-site
repairs and reduces service costs. This leads to a reduction in the total cost of
ownership and an excellent return on investment for the remote management
solution.
The administrator can access all system information and information from the
sensors such as fan speeds or voltages via the iRMC S5's Web interface (see
section "iRMC S5 with integrated management LAN connector" on page 11).
You can also start the text-based or graphic console bypass (Advanced Video
Redirection, AVR) and connect virtual drives as remote storage.
More information about the iRMC S5 can be found in the following
manuals.
• Cisco C880 M5 Configuration Guide
• Cisco C880 M5 User Interface Guide
• Cisco C880 M5 Administration Guide

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Server specification2.2
System Board
Table 2.1 Specification of System Board
System Board type
D3858
Chipset
Intel(R) C621 Chipset
Processor
Table 2.2 Specification of Processor
Processor quantity and
type
2-8x Intel(R) Xeon(R) Platinum processor
Processor notes A minimum of 2 processors must be configured, no
mix of different processor types
Memory Modules Configuration
Table 2.3 Specification of Memory Modules Configuration
Memory slots 96 (distributed on 4 System Boards with 24 slots
each)
Memory slot type DIMM (DDR4) 1866/2133/2400/2666 RDIMM, LR-
DIMM
Memory capacity
(from - to)
Min. 32 GB - Max. 12 TB
Memory protection SDDC+1, ADDDC-MR, Memory mirroring(full
mirroring and address range mirroring), Memory
sparing support
Memory notes At least 4 DIMMs have to be installed on System
Board. (24 DIMM slots per System Board).
Notes on memory
module
Memory modules will be delivered in sets of
2 DIMMs per order code.

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Interfaces
Table 2.4 Specification of Interfaces
USB connectors
5 x USB 3.0 (4x front, 1x internal)
Graphics (15-pin)
1 x VGA (1x front)
LAN / Ethernet (RJ-45) 1 x Management LAN port (1000 Mbit/s)
1 x Shared LAN port (1000 Mbit/s)
Onboard or integrated controllers
Table 2.5 Specification of Onboard or integrated controllers
RAID Controller
2 x 8 port RAID 0/1 or RAID 5/6 controller as option
Remote Management
Controller
Integrated Remote Management Controller
(iRMC S5, 32 MB attached memory incl. graphics
controller), IPMI 2.0 compatible
Trusted Platform
Module (TPM)
Infineon / separate module; TCG V2.0 compliant
(options)
Onboard or integrated storages
Table 2.6 Specification of Onboard or integrated storages
M.2 SSD 2 x M.2 SSD as option
connected by SATA interface
RAID 0/1/10 support
Slots
Table 2.7 Specification of Slots
PCI-Express Gen3 x8
8 x half length / Low Profile
PCI-Express Gen3 x16
8 x half length / Low Profile

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Drive bays
Table 2.8 Specification of Drive bays
Drive bay
configuration
8 x Drive bays
They can load 8 x 2,5"SAS HDD/SSD, 8 x 2,5"
PCIe
SSD SFF, or a mixture of 4 x SAS HDD/SSD and 4
x PCIe SSD SFF
Accessible
drive bays
1 x 5.25" SAS Slim drive
Notes on accessible
drives
all possible options described in relevant system
configurator
Fans
Table 2.9 Specification of Fans
Number of fans
6
Fan configuration
hot-plug
Air volume Calculation formula of air volume:
1. Fan duty based formula
y: air volume(m3/h) x: FAN duty(%)
y = 2E-06x4- 0.0006x3+ 0.0413x2+ 9.3239x +
96.029
2. Fan rotation speed based formula
y: air volume(m3/h) x: Rotational speed of
FAN#0(rpm)
y = 5E-06x
2
- 0.0203x + 113.26
Operating Panel
Table 2.10 Specification of Operating Panel
Operating buttons
Power button
Reset button
Location button
NMI button
Status LEDs
System Power (green)
System Alarm (orange)

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System Location (blue)
CSS (orange)
AC-connected (green)
Common HDD-Access (green)
Dimensions / Weight
Table 2.11 Specification of Dimensions / Weight
Rack (W x D x H) 482.0 mm(with bezel)/445.0mm(without bezel) x
820.0 mm(*1) x 219.1 mm
(*1) it does not include projections
Mounting Depth Rack
820 mm
Height Unit Rack
5 U
19" rackmount
Yes
Mounting cable depth
rack
100 mm (100mm rack recommended)
Weight minimum 61 kg; maximum 80
kg (actual weight may
vary depending on configuration)
Rack integration kit
Ventilation clearance
At least 200 mm on the front and rear.
Ambient conditions
Table 2.12 Specification of Ambient conditions
Environment class 3K2
Environment class 2K2
EN 60721 / IEC 721 Part 3-3
EN 60721 / IEC 721 Part 3-2
Temperature:
Operation (3K2)
Transport (2K2)
5°C ... 35°C (without ATD)
5°C ... 40°C (with ATD)
-25°C ...60°C
Humidity
10% ... 85% (non condensing)
Condensation during operation must be avoided!

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Altitude and environmental temperature condition
Table 2.13 Specification of Altitude and environmental temperature condition
Altitude
m (ft)
Environmental Temperature Condition
°C (°F)
0 ~ 1,000 (0 ~ 3,281)
5 ~ 40 (41 ~ 104)
1,000 ~ 1,500 (3,281 ~ 4,921)
5 ~ 38 (41 ~ 100)
1,500 ~ 2,000 (4,921 ~ 6,562)
5 ~ 36 (41 ~ 96.8)
2,000 ~ 3,000 (6,562 ~ 9,843)
5 ~ 33 (41 ~ 91.4)
Noise level (depending on the configuration)
The acoustic noise values depend on the system configuration.
Table 2.14 Specification of Noise level
Sound power level LWAd
(ISO 9296, at < 25°C)
< 5.2 B (standby)
< 8.0 B (operation)
Sound pressure level at bystander position LpAm
(ISO 9296, at < 25°C)
< 43 db(A) (standby)
< 61 db(A) (operation)

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Data on power supply (hot-plug power supply unit)
Table 2.15 Specification of Data on power supply (hot-plug power supply unit)
Electrical ratings*
200 - 240 V / 12.6 A
Frequency
50 Hz / 60 Hz
Current (basic configuration)
12.6 A
Max. current
24 A / 16 A (200 V)
Active power max. (max. configuration)
4167 W
Heat dissipation
4167 W = 14228 Btu/h
Main power fuse
12.6 A (200 - 240 V)
Protection class
I
*Depending on PSU model inserted. Please refer to your system`s rating plate.
Connection to the mains
The server is connected to the mains with 2 cords as a minimum or up to 4 cords
as a maximum for redundant operation. Each cord connection requires an
appropriate fuse in building installation (see above). Earthed socket outlets
have to be used (protection class I device).

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Compliance with regulations and standards
Table 2.16 Specification of Compliance with regulations and standards
Product safety and ergonomics
International
IEC60950-1 2ed+A2
Europe
Safety
EN60950-1 2ed+A2
EN 62479
Ergonomics
USA / Canada
CSA60950-1-07 2ed+A2
UL60590-1 2ed+A2
Taiwan
CNS 14336 -1
China
(Not covered)
Electromagnetic compatibility
International
CISPR 32
Europe
EN55032 Class A
EN55024
EN 55024
EN 61000-3-2
EN 61000-3-3
EN300 386
USA / Canada
47CFR/part15 sub part B Class A
ICES-003 issue 5
Australia /
AS/NZS CISPR32
New Zealand
Taiwan
CNS 13438: Class A
China
(Not covered)
Japan
VCCI Class A / JEITA
Korea
KN 32 / KN 25
CE marking to EU
directives
Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU
Electromagnetic compatibility 2014/30/EU
Restriction of hazardous substances 2011/65/EU