Difference between MCS-7845-H2-RC2 & MCS-7845-H2-IPC2 ?

[khanfawaz]

Hi,

I want to know, what does the "RC2" mean in MCS-7845-H2-RC2. I want to know whether CUCM 7.0 or CUCM 7.1.5 can be installed on MCS-7845-H2-RC2? Is there any data sheet which shows CUCM 7.0 or CUCM 7.1.5 can be installed on MCS-7845-H2-RC2? What does the terminology RC2 and IPC2 stands in MCS-7845-H2-RC2 &  MCS-7845-H2-IPC2 exactly?

[Gordon Ross]

As far as I'm aware, there is no difference. I believe the suffixes indicate what software the box was original bought to run (e.g. CUCM, CUPM, CUPS, etc)

The page at

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/prod/collateral/voicesw/ps6790/ps5748/ps378/prod_brochure0900aecd8062a4f9.html

details what's supported on what.

GTG

[Harmit Singh]

Perfect response Gordon, you beat me to it :-) Thats worth 5 stars!

Regards,

Harmit.

[khanfawaz]

Hi Ross,

Thanks for the reply.

I am also thinking the same way. I have that link with me, but in that link it does not say we can install CUCM 7.X on MCS-7845-H2-RC2.

There are different part names for MCS-7845-H2 servers. All their hardware capability are identical. I have screen shot for that.

[Gordon Ross]

In that link I posted, just look for MCS-7845-H2.

The 7845-H2s are supported for CUCM 7, 8 & 9 (Although you *may* need to upgrade RAM & HDs)

I'm certainly running my 8.6 cluster on 7845-H2 boxes.

GTG

[Harmit Singh]

Hi khanfawaz,

MCS-7845-H2-IPC2 can be broken down into the following:

MCS-7845     -->     Server Hardware Identifier (Model)

H2                -->     HP 2nd Generation

IPC2             -->     2nd Generation Chassis supported by the CUCM Business Unit.

All the below MCS servers have the same config, but the chassis are labeled by different business units (BUs) for different products.

DL380-G5 Server 2x Xeon 5140 2.33GHz Processor 4G RAM 4x 146GB Hard Drives

MCS-7845-H2-IPC2 MCS-7845-H2-CCX2 MCS-7845-H2-CCE2 MCS-7845-H2-MOB1 MCS-7845-H2-RC2

Having said that, from what I remember, different BUs ship out these servers bundled with the software. Also, the BIOS, RAID, HDD versions may vary depending on the need for the application for which the server was intended to be used for. You can refer to the following link which shows that RC1/RC2 is not there in the table for any version of CUCM out there:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/prod/collateral/voicesw/ps6790/ps5748/ps378/prod_brochure0900aecd8062a4f9.html

HTH.

Regards.

Harmit.

[Gordon Ross]

Harmit Singh wrote:
BUs ship out these servers bundled with the software. Also, the BIOS, RAID, HDD versions may vary depending on the need for the application for which the server was intended to be used for.

But don't worry about changing use, as the software installer will set all necessary RAID, firmwares, etc as part of the install.

GTG

[Rob Huffman]

Hi Khanfawaz,

Gordon is right on the money here +5 buddy!

Here's the breakdown;

Ordering Information for Spare Servers by Application

Application	Spare Part Number
Cisco Unified Application Environment	MCS-7845-H2-IPC2
Cisco Unified Communications Manager	MCS-7845-H2-IPC2
Cisco Emergency Responder	MCS-7845-H2-IPC2
Cisco Unified Presence	MCS-7845-H2-IPC2
Cisco Unified Contact Center Express	MCS-7845-H2-CCX2
Cisco Unified IP IVR	MCS-7845-H2-CCX2
Cisco Unified Intelligent Contact Management Enterprise	MCS-7845-H2-CCE2
Cisco Unified Intelligent Contact Management Hosted	MCS-7845-H2-CCE2
Cisco Unified Contact Center Enterprise	MCS-7845-H2-CCE2
Cisco Unified Contact Center Hosted	MCS-7845-H2-CCE2
Cisco IPICS	MCS-7845-H2-S31
Cisco Unified Customer Voice Portal	MCS-7845-H2-CCE2
Cisco Unified Expert Advisor	MCS-7845-H2-CCE2
Cisco Unified MeetingPlace conferencing	MCS-7845-H2-RC2
Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Express	MCS-7845-H2-RC2
Cisco Unity Unified Messaging	MCS-7845-H2-ECS3 (off-box unified messaging or voicemail) (four 146-GB hard disk configuration) MCS-7845-H2-ECS4 (on-box voicemail only) (eight 145-GB hard disk configuration)

And here are the specs;

MCS-7845-H2-IPC2 HW Only MCS-7845-H2 with 4GB RAM

and Four 146GB SAS HD

MCS-7845-H2-RC2 HW Only MCS-7845-H2 with 4GB RAM

and Four 146GB SAS HD

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/prod/collateral/voicesw/ps6790/ps5748/ps378/end_of_life_notice_c51-559678.pdf

I wouldn't see from this why CUCM couldn't be installed

Cheers!

Rob

"And if I should fall behind
Wait for me" - Springsteen

[Rob Huffman]

+5 to Harmit as well for his excellent response man...I am super slow today

Cheers!

Rob

"And if I should fall behind
Wait for me" - Springsteen

[Harmit Singh]

Thanks Rob! +5 to you too, your reponse was bang on! :-)

Regards,

Harmit.

[David Hailey]

The RC2 was an MPE bundle, whereas the IPC were generally bundled for CUCM, etc. HW specs looks to be the same.

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[Rob Huffman]

HI Hailey,

Nice to see you here @ CSC so early after the big "Turkey Day" +5

Cheers!

Huff

"And if I should fall behind
Wait for me" - Springsteen

[David Hailey]

Rob! What's up, man? There is plenty of turkey to go round here at home. Today should become Turkey Sandwich Day.

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[khanfawaz]

Thank You Gordon..

Thank You Harmit..

Thank You Rob..

Thank You David..

I have come to a conclusion now and I am going forward with CUCM 7.X installation on MCS-7845-H2-RC2.