Windows server 2012 R2 drivers for C-series servers clarification

gtlalpachicatl · ‎12-01-2016

Hello,

I´m assisting a customer to properly identify the Windows Server 2012 R2 drivers to be used on their UCSM managed C-series rack servers.

They have several C220 M4 servers connected to a UCS FI through 2K FEXs and integrated to UCSM. UCS FI are running 2.2(8b) version. Rack servers are running CIMC 2.0(8g).

According to the "Hardware and Software Interoperability for UCSM Managed Servers in Release 2.2(8)" document (attached), the versions of fnic and enic drivers for C220 M4 servers are 2.4.0.10 and 3.5.0.17. I´ve only found these versions in the .iso file named "ucs-bxxx-drivers.windows.2.3.8b". My understanding is that the drivers in this ISO image are for blade servers only not for rack servers, correct?

I´ve tried to locate these versions for the rack servers in the "UCS C-Series Rack-Mount UCS-Managed Server Software" download portal but the latest version I could found for enic was 3.5.0.16 in the 2.0.13b ISO image. This same ISO image includes version 2.4.0.19 for fnic driver. Actually, I could not find an ISO image for 2.0(8g) which is the CIMC version that the rack servers are running.

So, with this in mind, which drivers should the customer use?

Thanks in advance for any feedback.

Gabriel Tlalpachicatl

Dell EMC Customer Advocate

Walter Dey · ‎12-02-2016

Hi Gabriel

Check http://www.cisco.com/web/techdoc/ucs/interoperability/matrix/matrix.html

If I enter 2.2.8 (meaning FI and server), C220-M4 and VIC 1225, I get

Manufacturer = ,

Adapter Driver = 2.4.0.19 (FNIC) / 3.5.0.17 (ENIC),2.4.0.19 (FNIC) / 3.5.0.17 (ENIC)
Adapter Firmware = 4.1(1),4.1(1)
Boot Code / BIOS = ,

Note 10: If running in MS Cluster mode and Ethernet and FC traffic on VMâ€™s with NPIV enabled, please see CDETs CSCuj20256 or driver README notes

Note 12: iSCSI Boot is supported. Both Appliance and Uplink ports are supported unless otherwise noted

Note 20: For C-Series servers managed by UCSM, unless stated in this document, the supported firmware and drivers will be in the 2.0(12), 2.0(10), 2.0(9) and 1.5(9) Standalone C-Series Compatibility guide. 2.0(12) for C460 M4, 2.0(10) for C220 M4/C240 M4, 1.5(9) for C420-M3, C260-M2, C460-M2 and 2.0(9) for all other platforms.

Note 21: Drivers can be found on the latest 2.2(8) B-Series Driver ISO

Note 35: iSCSI boot with NIC Teaming is currently not supported. Reference CDET CSCul82285

Note 56: Previous ENIC versions are supported, 3.5.0.13

Note 57,10: undefined

Note 12: iSCSI Boot is supported. Both Appliance and Uplink ports are supported unless otherwise noted

Note 20: For C-Series servers managed by UCSM, unless stated in this document, the supported firmware and drivers will be in the 2.0(12), 2.0(10), 2.0(9) and 1.5(9) Standalone C-Series Compatibility guide. 2.0(12) for C460 M4, 2.0(10) for C220 M4/C240 M4, 1.5(9) for C420-M3, C260-M2, C460-M2 and 2.0(9) for all other platforms.

Note 21: Drivers can be found on the latest 2.2(8) B-Series Driver ISO

Note 35: iSCSI boot with NIC Teaming is currently not supported. Reference CDET CSCul82285

Note 56: Previous ENIC versions are supported, 3.5.0.13

Note 57: The ENIC driver has been updated to resolve a known issue. It is recommended to update the driver. For more details, please refer to the VIC release notes: http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/unified_computing/ucs/release/notes/VIC/2-2/vicdrivers_22_rn.html

gtlalpachicatl · ‎12-02-2016

Thank you Walter,

I saw that note in the PDF document that I´ve attached too.

Just to confirm my understanding, even the ISO image is labeled for the B-series drivers, the drivers included in such image can be used for the C-series as well. Correct?

Thanks and regards,

Walter Dey · ‎12-02-2016

Hi Gabriel

Yes, that's correct !

ISO image of UCS-related drivers Login Required

ucs-bxxx-drivers.3.1.2d.iso

01-DEC-2016

4080.34 MB

Walter.

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