Unified Computing System Discussions

Hi Guys , We are about to create a new environment, and we want to do it in the best way. I know there are mainly two options for FI to Nexus 5K connections  - let's call it "cross" and "straight" What is a "newer" topology ? And which benefit do i...

i got a c240 m4 server that after upgrading the firmware to 3.1(2e) will not see the boot from san path and now will not boot into the OS. any idea?

Can Someone make me clear the Difference between Fabric Interconnect and Fabric Extender???

What is the UCS C880 M4 rack mounting system?  The installation guide for C880 does not provide any information on the rail system.  I'm preparing for receipt of one of these and would like some details in advance. 

Dear AllRegarding Cisco Data center design i want to know some points regarding UCS service profile based on the following customization ,i have one chassis with 5 Blade server each will host 25 VM with total of 125 VM  &the VM will reside on SAN sto...

Thankfully this is a lab environment.We implemented LDAP authentication but now we cannot access the UCS manager.  Authentication attempts fail when using either native or LDAP authentication.Questions1.  We haven't attempted console access but does ...

Hi, Why when I check the CDP on VMware ESXI show me the MTU size 1500. but on UCS is configured 9000 and I check that Jumbo frame is working fine. Thanks

I have a Cisco UCS C server being managed by the Fabric Interconnect. I have plugged in the MLOM to the FI and a VIC1225 to the FI. Bot have to be put into Server Mode. Is there a way to port channel the Server Ports or can you only do that with Upli...

UCS blade can't install windows 2012 R2 on SANerror message : please refer to the attached screenshot Blade model : B200-M4Firmware ver : 2.2.3cOS : windows 2012 r2Boot from SAN

Have a 4 node VMware VSAN cluster running ESXi 5.5 and VSAN 5.5  I am trying to read the s.m.a.r.t. data off the drives as per VMware KB https://kb.vmware.com/selfservice/microsites/search.do?language=en_US&cmd=displayKC&externalId=2040405 but all I ...