Unified Computing System Discussions

UCSM 2.1 fnic driver support

Hello,Recently we’ve had a few guest VMs lose connectivity, the subsequent troubleshooting has led us to the below VMware KB article stating the resolution is fnic drivers on ESXi hosts being updated to version 1.5.0.45. Our FIs are all currently 2....

bug in ucs central pool allocation?

I have a very strange situation happeningi created two pools , for mac , one fabric A , one for fabric B , same size , same numbering , first 3 octects differentdid the same thing for WWPN pools...when i deploy my profiles i can see my vhbas with ...

"Off the Shelf" SD Support for B-Series?

I have a client asking if they need to purchase the Cisco branded SD cards or can they purchase off the shelf SD cards for the blades. I realize that the cost of the hardware was way more than some tiny SD cards, but I have to do my due deligence and...

global profiles not being pushed?

I just configured my new domain running 2.2(1c) and ucs central 1.1.1b , registered the domain , added to my DG , created some suborgs , configured everything as global in UCSM ....i created global vlans , pools and profiles , but i cant see them fr...

Upgrading from 2.1(1a) to 2.1(3b)

Hi All,I would like to know if anybody has recently upgrade from the above mentioned version , I would like to know if you have found amy documents detailing the steps to carried out . Is it a smooth transition ? your input in invaluable .Sincerely,S...

vnic bandwidth question

I have a blade with a VIC 1240. I can attach 6 10GB nics to it for 60GB bandwidth. My question is, If I only connect 2 nic to it will use 30GB bandwidth each or do I have to define all 6 to utilize all the bandwidth?Thx

Resolved! How to retrieve power usage information on CIMC using XML API

Hi, experts Is it possible to retrieve current power usage information on CIMC using XML API?If yes, what is the dn?Can I see it through Visore?Cisco UCS Rack-Mount Servers CIMC XML API Programmer�s Guide - The CIMC Visore Utility [Cisco Integrated ...

Resolved! All PCIe Slots Option Disabled - Can't change it

Hello, community. This issue is related to my Cisco C240M3 server which is in UCS Domain Mode. I was able to install Ubuntu 12.04 on one of the Virtual Disks I set up on it's MegaRAID controller, but I am unable to boot from my virtual disks. The loc...

Resolved! Help needed on Cisco UCS Certification

Hi All,I need your help.I am planning to take Cisco UCS certification. Please help me on this i am confused which one to take like is it DCUCI or DCUCD Please guide if it is DCUCI how to start and if it is DCUCD how do i start.CUrrently am working s...

Resolved! ESXi 5.1 U1 supported with 2.2 (1c)?

Hello,I am going through the support matrix for 2.2 (1c) and I don't see 5.1 U2 being listed in support matrix. I do see 5.1 U1 and 5.5, we have a requirement of 5.1 U2 for an specific (EPIC) install.Please let me know if 5.1 U2 is supported with UCS...

Resolved! Cisco UCS architecture

Hi Everyone,I am very new to data center studies and I am trying to build my concepts ralted to Cisco UCS. It would probably be silly questions but I want to know:1. what is the difference between a "Service Profile" and Virtual machine? Are they bot...

UCSB-B200-M3

Hallo I am looking for the snmp mibs for that Server (UCSB-B200-M3).My monitoring tool just shows me unknown prozessor typ.I found I Cisco SNMP MIB Download page but just with UCSC Servers and them had not helped.Regards,Paul

How to start study Unified Computing system & datacenter ?

DearDear I am seniro system enginner and have back groud about Virtualzation and server hardware componentI need to strat stuady the Unified Computing system from scratch I need to understand the termonolgy and the concept Please can anyone share Doc...

C200 M2 fan speeds

Hi there,I'm having random issues where the tach fans ramp up to 15k RPM for no reason, and they don't spin back down to normal speeds.I had the server powered off last night and when I powered it on they ramped straight up to 15kI'm runnin...

C210M2 Drive failed and RMA replacement is not identical? Anyone seen this?

We have a C210M1 with a 9261-8i raid5 array with 8 FujitsuInc drives. 1 Fujitsu MBE2147RC 147GB drive failed. My colleague believes the RMA drive sent from Cisco being a ToshibaInc is slightly smaller than the other FujitsuInc's and won't regenerate...