Solved: Cisco C240-M5 Dual GB Ethernet Ports (LAN1 and LAN2)

desbiensd123 · ‎08-15-2023

Hi

I'm wondering if I can connect the 2 GB Ethernet ports (LAN1 and LAN2) on my FI and configure them as server port in UCS manager or I have to buy an optional PCIe card?

I'm asking you this because the 4 ports on my Modular LAN-on-motherboard (mLOM) card are used and I need more server ports.

Thanks

Dominic

Steven Tardy · ‎08-15-2023

The older (UCSM 3.1) docs stated explicitly that these "LOM" ports are disabled when integrated into UCS FIs.

The LOM ports on Cisco UCS C-Series Rack-Mount Servers integrated with Cisco UCS Manager can not be used for data traffic. 
The LOM ports are disabled when the C-Series Rack-Mount Servers are in Cisco UCS Manager mode.

Typically customer who need extra connectivity purchase a non-Cisco VIC NIC (ex: UCSC-PCIE-ID10GF for 10Gbps SFP+ or UCSC-PCIE-IRJ45 if you need 1Gbps RJ45) and connect those ports to where you need connectivity.

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Steven Tardy · ‎08-15-2023

The older (UCSM 3.1) docs stated explicitly that these "LOM" ports are disabled when integrated into UCS FIs.

The LOM ports on Cisco UCS C-Series Rack-Mount Servers integrated with Cisco UCS Manager can not be used for data traffic. 
The LOM ports are disabled when the C-Series Rack-Mount Servers are in Cisco UCS Manager mode.

Typically customer who need extra connectivity purchase a non-Cisco VIC NIC (ex: UCSC-PCIE-ID10GF for 10Gbps SFP+ or UCSC-PCIE-IRJ45 if you need 1Gbps RJ45) and connect those ports to where you need connectivity.