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Cisco CSS UCS Platform Series User
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CONTENTS
Preface iii
Purpose iii
Revision History iii
Related Documentation iii
Obtaining Documentation, Obtaining Support, and Security Guidelines iv
Command Syntax Conventions iv
CHAPTER 1Overview and Installation 1-1
System Overview 1-2
Server Model Comparison 1-2
Cisco CSS UCSM5 1RU Overview 1-3
Cisco CSS UCSM5 2RU Overview 1-4
Installing the Server 1-4
Supported Cisco Connected Safety and Security Hardware Configurations 1-5
Supported NIC (GigE) Ports (Cisco Video Surveillance) 1-5
Server and Accessories Part Numbers 1-5
Server Monitoring and Management Tools 1-6
Cisco Integrated Management Interface (CIMC) 1-6
Cisco Video Surveillance Management Console 1-6
Supported Applications 1-6
Replacing Hardware Components 1-7
Server Specifications 1-7
CHAPTER 2Supported Applications 2-1
Cisco Video Surveillance Manager, Release 7.11.1 and Higher 2-1
Overview 2-1
Initial Setup Procedure 2-1
Upgrading the Cisco VSM System Software 2-2
Recovering the Cisco VSM System Software 2-2
Supported RAID and Hard Drive Configurations (Cisco VSM) 2-3
Requirements and Conditions 2-3
Supported RAID Upgrade Paths 2-4
Requirements for All Servers 2-5

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Cisco CSS UCSM5 1RU Hard Disk Configuration 2-5
Cisco CSS UCSM5 2RU Hard Disk Configuration 2-5
More Information 2-5
APPENDIX 3Related Documentation 3-1
Data Sheets 3-1
Previous CCS UCS Server Releases 3-1
Cisco UCS C-Series Server Installation Documentation 3-1
Cisco UCS C-Series Server Documentation Roadmap 3-1
Cisco UCS C-Series Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information 3-2
Cisco Connected Safety and Security Product Information 3-2
Cisco Video Surveillance 7 Documentation Roadmap 3-2
Cisco Video Surveillance Manager Documentation Website 3-2

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Preface
Purpose
This document summarizes the requirements and supported features of the following Cisco Connected
Safety and Security UCS Platform Series servers:
• KIN-UCSM5-1RU-K9
• KIN-UCSM5-2RU-K9
This document also includes a summary of common installation and configuration topics, and links to
detailed instructions. Additional summaries are included for the applications supported on the servers,
such as the Cisco Video Surveillance Manager.
Revision History
Ta b l e 1 Revision History
Document
Revision Date Change Summary
June, 2018 Initial version created for the following servers only:
• KIN-UCSM5-1RU-K9
• KIN-UCSM5-2RU-K9
Related Documentation
See “Related Documentation” for more information.

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Obtaining Documentation, Obtaining Support, and Security
Guidelines
For information about obtaining documentation, submitting a service request, and gathering additional
information, see the monthly What’s New in Cisco Product Documentation. This document also lists all
new and revised Cisco technical documentation. It is available at:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/general/whatsnew/whatsnew.html
Subscribe to the What’s New in Cisco Product Documentation as a Really Simple Syndication (RSS) feed
and set content to be delivered directly to your desktop using a reader application. The RSS feeds are a free
service and Cisco currently supports RSS version 2.0.
Tip See “Related Documentation” for more information and links to Cisco Video Surveillance
documentation.
Command Syntax Conventions
Table 2 describes the syntax used with the commands in this document.
Ta b l e 2 Command Syntax Guide
Convention Description
boldface Commands and keywords.
italic Command input that is supplied by you.
[ ] Keywords or arguments that appear within square brackets are optional.
{ x | x | x } A choice of keywords (represented by x) appears in braces separated by
vertical bars. You must select one.
^ or Ctrl Represent the key labeled Control. For example, when you read ^D or
Ctrl-D, you should hold down the Control key while you press the D key.
screen font Examples of information displayed on the screen.
boldface screen font Examples of information that you must enter.
< > Nonprinting characters, such as passwords, appear in angled brackets.
[ ] Default responses to system prompts appear in square brackets.

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Overview and Installation
The Cisco Connected Safety and Security UCS Platform Series servers provide a hardware platform for
Connected Safety and Security applications, such as the Cisco Video Surveillance Manager. This
document describes the features and requirements of the supported server models and includes
references to detailed installation and configuration instructions available in related documentation.
The server can be ordered in the following versions:
• KIN-UCSM5-1RU-K9—A 1RU server with a single Intel® Xeon® 4114 processor that supports
16GB of memory and four 3.5-inch drives (Figure 1-1).
• KIN-UCSM5-2RU-K9—A 2RU server with dual Intel Xeon 4114 processors that supports up to
64GB of memory and twelve 3.5-inch drives (Figure 1-2).
Note For information about the previous release of these servers, see “Related Documentation”.
Refer to the following topics for more information.
• System Overview, page 1-2
– Server Model Comparison, page 1-2
– Cisco CSS UCSM5 1RU Overview, page 1-3
– Cisco CSS UCSM5 2RU Overview, page 1-4
• Installing the Server, page 1-4
• Supported Cisco Connected Safety and Security Hardware Configurations, page 1-5
– Supported NIC (GigE) Ports (Cisco Video Surveillance), page 1-5
• Server and Accessories Part Numbers, page 1-5
• Server Monitoring and Management Tools, page 1-6
– Cisco Integrated Management Interface (CIMC), page 1-6
– Cisco Video Surveillance Management Console, page 1-6
• Supported Applications, page 1-6
• Replacing Hardware Components, page 1-7
• Server Specifications, page 1-7

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System Overview
System Overview
The Cisco Connected Safety and Security UCS series servers are adapted from the Cisco UCS C-Series
Rack Servers, and support a subset of the features available on those servers.
Refer to the following topics for an overview of the supported server models and features.
• Server Model Comparison, page 1-2
• Cisco CSS UCSM5 1RU Overview, page 1-3
• Cisco CSS UCSM5 2RU Overview, page 1-4
Server Model Comparison
The Cisco Connected Safety and Security UCS series servers are available in a 1RU and 2RU
configuration and include the following features:
Ta b l e 1-1 Supported Hardware Feature Comparison
Feature KIN-UCSM5-1RU-K9 KIN-UCSM5-2RU-K9
Form-Factor 1 RU 2 RU
Processor Single Intel® Xeon® 4114 processor Dual Intel Xeon 4114 processors
Memory 16GB 64GB
HDD1
1. 3.5-inch large form factor (LFF) SAS hard drives
See the Cisco Connected Safety and Security UCS Platform Series Data Sheet for additional details.
A maximum of 40 TB with four 10 TB 3.5-inch
drives
A maximum of 120 TB with twelve 10 TB 3.5-inch
drives
Note The supported features described in Table 1-1 are a sub-set of the features supported by the Cisco UCS
C-Series Rack Server platform.

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System Overview
Cisco CSS UCSM5 1RU Overview
The Cisco CSS UCSM5 1RU is a 1RU server available in the large form factor (LFF) only, which
supports up to four 3.5-inch SAS hard drives.
Figure 1-1 shows the front and rear panel features of server.
Figure 1-1 Cisco CSS UCSM5 1RU Server (LFF Drives) Front and Rear Panel
For more information, including front and rear panel descriptions and the location and meaning of LEDs
and buttons, see the External Features section of the Cisco UCS C220 M5 Server Installation and Service
Guide.
Note The small form-factor (SFF) version of the Cisco UCS C220 M5 1RU Server is not supported for Cisco
Connected Safety and Security applications.

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Installing the Server
Cisco CSS UCSM5 2RU Overview
The Cisco CSS UCSM5 1RU is a 1RU server available in the large form factor (LFF) only, which
supports up to four 3.5-inch SAS hard drives.
Figure 1-2 shows the front and rear panel of the server.
Figure 1-2 Cisco CSS UCSM5 2RU Server (LFF Drives) Front and Rear Panel
For more information, including front and rear panel descriptions and the location and meaning of LEDs
and buttons, see the External Features section of the Cisco UCS C240 M5 Server Installation and Service
Guide.
Note The small form-factor (SFF) version of the Cisco UCS C240 M5 2RU Server is not supported for Cisco
Connected Safety and Security applications.
Installing the Server
To physically install the servers, refer to the following documents:
• Cisco UCS C220 M5 Server Installation and Service Guide
• Cisco UCS C240 M5 Server Installation and Service Guide

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Supported Cisco Connected Safety and Security Hardware Configurations
Note Before you install, operate, or service a server, review the Regulatory Compliance and Safety
Information for Cisco UCS C-Series Servers for important safety information.
Supported Cisco Connected Safety and Security Hardware
Configurations
• Supported NIC (GigE) Ports (Cisco Video Surveillance), page 1-5
Supported NIC (GigE) Ports (Cisco Video Surveillance)
The Cisco Connected Safety and Security UCS series servers support the following:
• One 1-Gb Ethernet dedicated management port
• Two 10-Gb Base-T Ethernet ports for video data
Note • The LAN Ethernet posts are referred to as “Eth 0” and “Eth1” in the Cisco Connected Safety and
Security applications, such as Cisco Video Surveillance.
• The Cisco Connected Safety and Security UCS series servers do NOT support the NIC redundancy
modes. Only the None option is supported: the Ethernet ports operate independently and do not fail
over if there is a problem.
Server and Accessories Part Numbers
The following servers and field replaceable units (FRUs) are supported by the Cisco Connected Safety
and Security UCS Platform Series servers. Refer to these PIDs when ordering new or replacement
components.
Ta b l e 1-2 Part Numbers for the Cisco Connected Safety and Security UCS Platform Series
Item Specification
Server appliance KIN-UCSM5-1RU-K9 Cisco Connected Safety and Security UCS C220 M5 1-RU chassis
with motherboard, one 2.2 GHz 4114 CPU, 16 GB DDR4 memory,
and one 770W power supply (no drives and no option cards)
KIN-UCSM5-2RU-K9 Cisco Connected Safety and Security UCS C240 M5 2-RU chassis
with motherboard, dual 2.2 GHz 4114 CPUs, 64GB DDR4
memory, and dual 1050W power supplies (no drives and no option
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Server Monitoring and Management Tools
Server Monitoring and Management Tools
The following software tools are used to monitor server health and events:
• Cisco Integrated Management Interface (CIMC), page 1-6
• Cisco Video Surveillance Management Console, page 1-6
Cisco Integrated Management Interface (CIMC)
You can monitor the server inventory, health, and system event logs by using the built-in Cisco Integrated
Management Controller (CIMC) GUI or CLI interfaces. See the user documentation for your firmware
release at the following URL:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps10739/products_installation_and_configuration_guides_list.h
tml
Cisco Video Surveillance Management Console
For the Cisco Video Surveillance Manager application, use the browser-based Cisco VSM Management
Console to configure, manage and monitor the server.
See the following documents for more information:
• Cisco Video Surveillance Management Console Administration Guide
• Cisco Video Surveillance Manager: Install and Upgrade Guide
Supported Applications
The current release of the Cisco Connected Safety and Security UCS series servers support the Cisco
Video Surveillance Manager and associated servers and devices. See the following for more information:
• Supported Applications, page 2-1
• Related Documentation, page 3-1
• The Cisco Video Surveillance 7 Documentation Roadmap available at
http://www.cisco.com/go/physicalsecurity/vsm/roadmap. This document provides descriptions and
links to Cisco Video Surveillance documentation, server and storage platform documentation, and
other related documentation.
Hard Drives
Options for selection
at time of order
KIN-HD2T7KL12N 2 TB 12G SAS 7.2K RPM LFF HDD
KIN-HD4T7KL12N 4 TB 12G SAS 7.2K RPM LFF HDD
KIN-HD10T7KL4KN 10 TB 12G SAS 7.2K RPM LFF HDD (4K)
UCSC-BBLKD-S2 3.5-inch HDD blanking panel
Upgrade Options at
Time of Order
KIN-PCIE-BD16GF Emulex LPe31002 dual port 16G Fibre Channel HBA
Table 1-2 Part Numbers for the Cisco Connected Safety and Security UCS Platform Series (continued)

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Replacing Hardware Components
Replacing Hardware Components
For information on how to install or replace hardware components, see:
• Maintaining the Server section of the Cisco UCS C240 M5 Server Installation and Service Guide.
• Maintaining the Server section of the Cisco UCS C240 M5 Server Installation and Service Guide.
Server Specifications
See the Cisco Connected Safety and Security UCS Platform Series Data Sheet for information regarding
supported features and options.
See the following for detailed technical specifications:
• Cisco Connected Safety and Security UCSM5 1RU Specifications
• Cisco Connected Safety and Security UCSM5 2RU Specifications

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Supported Applications
The KIN-UCSM5-1RU-K9 and KIN-UCSM5-2RU-K9 servers support the following application:
• Cisco Video Surveillance Manager, Release 7.11.1 and Higher, page 2-1
Cisco Video Surveillance Manager, Release 7.11.1 and Higher
• Overview, page 2-1
• Initial Setup Procedure, page 2-1
• Upgrading the Cisco VSM System Software, page 2-2
• Recovering the Cisco VSM System Software, page 2-2
• Supported RAID and Hard Drive Configurations (Cisco VSM), page 2-3
• More Information, page 2-5
Overview
The KIN-UCSM5-1RU-K9 and KIN-UCSM5-2RU-K9 servers support the Cisco Video Surveillance
Manager (Cisco VSM) Release 7.11.1 and higher, including associated servers and devices.
These servers are shipped as server appliances, meaning that the Cisco Video Surveillance Manager
system software is pre-loaded in a “bare-metal” configuration.
Note These servers do not currently support virtual machine (VM) installations.
Initial Setup Procedure
To install and configure a Cisco Connected Safety and Security UCS series server appliance for the first
time, complete the following high-level steps:
Procedure
Step 1 Physically install the Cisco Connected Safety and Security UCS series server and complete the initial
server setup.

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See the Installing the Server, page 1-4.
Step 2 Complete the initial server setup.
• KIN-UCSM5-1RU-K9: Initial Serer Setup
• KIN-UCSM5-2RU-K9: Initial Server Setup
Step 3 Use the browser-based Cisco Video Surveillance Management Console to complete the initial server
setup for the Cisco Video Surveillance Manager.
See the Cisco Video Surveillance Management Console Administration Guide.
Step 4 Use the browser-based Cisco Video Surveillance Operations Manager to configure additional server
options and Cisco VSM features.
See the Cisco Video Surveillance Operations Manager User Guide.
Upgrading the Cisco VSM System Software
To to update the Cisco VSM system software, use the browser-based Cisco VSM Operations Manager
or Cisco VSM Management Console to install the upgrade file that contains all required packages and
components.
See the Cisco Video Surveillance Manager: Install and Upgrade Guide for your release.
Recovering the Cisco VSM System Software
To create a bootable USB flash drive that can be used to recover an installation or perform a factory
installation of Cisco VSM 7.
See the Cisco Video Surveillance Manager: Install and Upgrade Guide for your release.
The recovery options include the following:
Ta b l e 2-1 Recovery Options
Option Description
recovery Reinstalls the operating system.
• Recorded video is preserved.
• RAID configurations are preserved (only the OS partitions are
formatted).
factory Restores the server to the factory default settings:
• Reinstalls the operating system.
• Clears and reconfigures the RAID. You must disconnect any external
storage before using this option.
• Recorded video and configurations are deleted.
• RAID-6 is configured on the Cisco CSS UCSM5 2RU server.
Caution This action deletes all data and video files.

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Supported RAID and Hard Drive Configurations (Cisco VSM)
Table 2-2 defines the drive configurations supported by the Cisco Video Surveillance Manager. The
Cisco CSS UCSM5 1RU server supports RAID 1 and 5, while the Cisco CSS UCSM5 2RU server
supports RAID levels 1, 5 and 6.
Ta b l e 2-2 Supported Drive Configurations
KIN-UCSM5-1RU-K9 2 drives RAID 1
4 drives RAID 5
KIN-UCSM5-2RU-K9 2 drives RAID 1
6 drives
12 drives
RAID 5 or RAID 6
Requirements and Conditions
The following notes apply to drive configurations, recovery and expansion.
• All drives must be installed in the lowest numbered available slot.
• Hot Standby drives are not supported.
• Mixing RAID configurations is not supported. For example, 6 drives in RAID 6, and 6 drives in
RAID 5).
• RAID expansion is not supported during a “Recovery” installation (RAID configuration remains the
same during a “Recovery” installation).
• RAID configuration may be changed during a “Factory” reimage (note that all data will be lost
unless backed up prior to the procedure).
factory_raid5 Restores a Cisco CSS UCSM5 2RU server to the factory default settings,
including:
• Reinstalls the operating system
• Clears and reconfigures the RAID. You must disconnect any external
storage before using this option.
• Recorded video and configurations are deleted
• Valid only on the Cisco CSS UCSM5 2RU. See Table 2-2.
Caution This action deletes all data and video files.
rescue Boot to prompt from USB media.
Use this option to recover a password or for other administrative tasks
Table 2-1 Recovery Options
Option Description

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Supported RAID Upgrade Paths
Table 2-3 defines the supported paths to add additional drives.
Ta b l e 2-3 Supported Upgrade Paths
From To Notes
Cisco CSS UCSM5 1RU 2 drives 4 drives/RAID 5 RAID Change, Factory Reimage required
Cisco CSS UCSM5 2RU 2 drives/RAID 1 6 drives/RAID 5 RAID Change, Factory Reimage required
2 drives/RAID 1 6 drives/RAID 6
2 drives/RAID 1 12 drives/RAID 5
2 drives/RAID 1 12 drives/RAID 6
6+ drives/RAID 5 12 drives/RAID 6
6+ drives/RAID 6 12 drives /RAID 5
6+ drives/RAID 5 12 drives
(as 1 RAID Group) /RAID 5
Factory Reimage required.
Dynamic expansion of existing VD, /media
partitions not supported
6+ drives/RAID 6 12 drives
(as 1 RAID Group) /RAID 6
Note You can order drives in bundles of 2 drives. The bundles are for replacement and for expansion to get to
four drives. These drives that are shipped are of the same capacity. They can be 2TB, 4TB, or 10TB. See
the “Server and Accessories Part Numbers” section on page 1-5 for more information.
Note RAID configuration changes require a “Factory” reimage. All data will be lost unless backed up prior to
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Requirements for All Servers
• Drives are not rebuilt when the same drive is removed and reinserted. The removed drive must be
replaced with a new drive. The rebuild will start automatically.
• All drives must be of the same capacity. Drives of different capacities are not supported (for
example, you cannot mix 2TB, 4TB and/or 10TB drives in the same server).
• Installation is supported only if all hard drives are in “configured good” state.
• See the “Replacing Hard Drives” section on page 4-9 for more information.
Cisco CSS UCSM5 1RU Hard Disk Configuration
• The Cisco CSS UCSM5 1RU server ships with 2 or 4 disk drives (other combinations are not
supported).
• Up to four large form factor (LFF) disk drives (3.5” hard drives) of 2TB, 4TB and 10 TB are
supported. These are driven directly from the RAID controller and do not require any expander.
• RAID levels 1, 5 are supported. See the “Supported RAID and Hard Drive Configurations (Cisco
VSM)” section on page 2-3.
Cisco CSS UCSM5 2RU Hard Disk Configuration
• Cisco CSS UCSM5 2RU server ships with 2, 6 or 12 disk drives.
• Up to 12 large form factor (LFF) disk drives (3.5” hard drives) of 2TB, 4TB and 10TB are supported.
These are driven directly from the RAID controller and do not require any expander.
• RAID levels 1, 5 and 6 are supported. See the “Supported RAID and Hard Drive Configurations
(Cisco VSM)” section on page 2-3.
More Information
See the following for more information:
• Replacing Hard Drives, page 4-9
• Related Documentation, page 3-1
• The Cisco Video Surveillance 7 Documentation Roadmap available at
http://www.cisco.com/go/physicalsecurity/vsm/roadmap. This document provides descriptions and
links to Cisco Video Surveillance documentation, server and storage platform documentation, and
other related documentation.

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