07-26-2013 05:58 AM - edited 03-01-2019 11:09 AM
Does any has been able to install Windows server 2012 On a B200 M3 blade running 2204XP As fex with VIC 1240 card installed in blade.
I am running 2.0(4b) On B 200 M 3 blades & while trying to install Windows 2012 . It installed succesfully since i am using local disk's But it;s not picking up HBA and NIC drivers . The support Bundle under download link on cisco;s website is missing the drivers for 1240 . It has for 1280 and MK811 KR & Mlom. Just cruious does Cisco supports intallation of Windows 2012 on B200 M3 blade with VIC 1240 adapters. I downloaded whole of 1.0 GB Iso containing Driver Only to see the VIC 1240 Drivers missing from the ISO .
Docuemtation On below link says " it;s Not supported "
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/unified_computing/ucs/interoperability/matrix/r_hcl_B_rel2.04.pdf
Page no 53 Point no 14 under notes.
Regards
Sushil
07-26-2013 06:28 AM
Hello Sushil,
UCSM 2.0.4b is not tested for W2K12 and so it is not qualified for support.
However, W2K12 will be able to install on B200 M3 + VIC 1240 hardware and once you upgrade UCSM + firmware, you will be in supported config scenario.
VIC 1240 is also known as MLOM. You can install drivers published under MLOM folder.
HTH
Padma
07-26-2013 06:38 AM
HI
Thanks Padma . excellent to see you active here as well.. it;s been quite some time now . I have opened a Support request as well with you guys as 626787149 .
So what;s the Supported UCSM Firmware version for the VIC 1240 to Work with windows 2012 ?? .we are running 2.0 (4b ) at the moment .
will appreciate if you could post the relevant official link here and the nearest supported firmware for it to work & yes, I can see Drivers for Mlom in that downloaded ISO. Has downloaded t twice thinking that 1240 is supported.
Regards
Sushil
07-26-2013 06:45 AM
Hello Sushil,
I just checked HCL and Windows 2012 is supported in UCSM 2.0.4 release .
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps10477/prod_technical_reference_list.html
http://www.cisco.com/web/techdoc/ucs/interoperability/matrix/matrix.html
Recommended driver version are
FNIC ( HBA ) 2.2.0.9
ENIC ( NIC ) 2.2.0.8
MLOM is aka VIC 1240. You should be able to install the drivers under MLOM folder.
Padma
07-26-2013 07:02 AM
That;s the Problem. The windows 2012 Drivers i just downloaded do have those MLOM drivers but it;s not picking up those drivers . Hence I delved into compatibility stuff. If you check the PDF link on forst post , and read into Notes, Point no 14 mentions below
07-26-2013 07:07 AM
You mentioned 2204 as IOM model in the initial post.
That note applies only when you have 2104 IOM + MLOM ( VIC 1240 ) + 1280 or Port expander in mezz slot.
If the blade has just VIC 1240 ( MLOM ) , it is not an issue.
Please make sure you install the drivers from Device manager.
07-26-2013 07:33 AM
Correct, I have 2204 IOM + VIC 1240 . is there any way i can find out that Mezz slot has Port expander via UCSM ??
Don;t have physical access to blade at the moment .
I am trying to install drivers via device manager only ....
07-26-2013 08:37 AM
05-17-2024 12:55 AM
Hello Padma,
I used the WIndow 2012 Datacenter edition to install on the UCS B200 M3 blade, But after the installation, the Network interface driver was not detected. Can you please help me out with the correct driver? Model: Cisco UCS VIC 1240
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