C220M3 SFF SpecSheet

Spec Sheet
Cisco UCS C220 M3

High-Density Rack Server
(Small Form Factor Disk
Drive Model)
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OVERVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
DETAILED VIEWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Chassis Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Chassis Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
BASE SERVER STANDARD CAPABILITIES and FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
CONFIGURING the SERVER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
STEP 1 VERIFY SERVER SKU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
STEP 2 SELECT CPU(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
STEP 3 SELECT MEMORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
STEP 4 SELECT RAID CONFIGURATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
STEP 5 SELECT HARD DISK DRIVES (HDDs) or SOLID STATE DRIVES (SSDs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
STEP 6 SELECT PCIe OPTION CARD(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
STEP 7 ORDER OPTIONAL NETWORK CARD ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
STEP 8 ORDER POWER SUPPLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
STEP 9 SELECT AC POWER CORD(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
STEP 10 ORDER OPTIONAL REVERSIBLE CABLE MANAGEMENT ARM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
STEP 11 ORDER A TRUSTED PLATFORM MODULE (OPTIONAL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
STEP 12 ORDER CISCO FLEXIBLE FLASH SD CARD MODULE (OPTIONAL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
STEP 13 ORDER OPTIONAL USB 2.0 DRIVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
STEP 14 SELECT OPERATING SYSTEM AND VALUE-ADDED SOFTWARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
STEP 15 SELECT OPERATING SYSTEM MEDIA KIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
STEP 16 SELECT SERVICE and SUPPORT LEVEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
OPTIONAL STEP - ORDER RACK(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
OPTIONAL STEP - ORDER PDU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
CHASSIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
CPUs and DIMMs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Physical Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Memory Population Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Recommended Memory Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Supported DIMM Populations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Low-Voltage DIMM Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
RAID Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
RAID Option ROM (OPROM) Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Upgrade and Servicing-Related Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Drive Blanking Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Adding an Additional CPU (with CPU heat sink) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Motherboard Lithium Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
CPU Removal and Installation (“pick n place”) Tool Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Thermal Grease (with syringe applicator) for CPU to Heatsink Seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Air Baffle Replacement Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
CPU Heat Sink Cleaning Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
RACKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
PDUs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
KVM CABLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Motherboard USB and SD Ports, and RAID Card Backup Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Dimensions and Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... ... .... .... ... .... . . 67
Power Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... ... .... .... ... .... . . 67
Environmental Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... ... .... .... ... .... . . 69
Compliance Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... ... .... .... ... .... . . 70
2 Cisco UCS C220 M3 High-Density Rack Server (Small Form Factor Disk Drive Model)
OVERVIEW
OVERVIEW
The Cisco® UCS C220 M3 rack server is designed for performance and density over a wide range of business
workloads from web serving to distributed database.
Building on the success of the Cisco UCS C200 M2 rack server, the enterprise-class UCS C220 M3 server
further extends the capabilities of Cisco’s Unified Computing System portfolio in a 1U form factor with the
addition of the Intel® E5-2600 series product family CPUs that deliver significant performance and
efficiency gains. In addition, the UCS C220 M3 server provides 16 DIMM slots, up to 8 drives and 2 x 1 GbE
LAN-on-motherboard (LOM) ports delivering outstanding levels of density and performance in a compact 1U
package.
Figure 1 Cisco UCS C220 M3 High-Density SFF Rack Server
Front View
Rear View
Cisco UCS Cisco UCS C220 M3 High-Density Rack Server (Small Form Factor Disk Drive Model) 3
DETAILED VIEWS
DETAILED VIEWS
Chassis Front View
Figure 2 shows the Cisco UCS C220 M3 High-Density SFF Rack Server.
Figure 2 Chassis Front View
4 6
1 2 3 5 7 8
HDD1 HDD2 HDD3
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HDD4 HDD5 HDD6 HDD7 HDD8
9 10
1 Power button/power status LED 6 Power supply status LED
2 Identification button/LED 7 Network link activity LED
3 System status LED 8 Asset tag (serial number)
4 Fan status LED 9 KVM connector (used with KVM cable that
provides two USB, one VGA, and one serial
connector)
5 Temperature status LED 10 Drives (up to eight hot-swappable 2-5-inch

drives)
For more information about the KVM cable connection, see KVM CABLE, page 65.
4 Cisco UCS Cisco UCS C220 M3 High-Density Rack Server (Small Form Factor Disk Drive Model)
DETAILED VIEWS
Chassis Rear View

Figure 3 shows the external features of the rear panel.
Figure 3 Chassis Rear View
1 2 3
PCIe2 PCIe1
PSU1 PSU2
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4 5 6 7 8 9
1 Power supplies (up to two) 6 One 10/100/1000 Ethernet dedicated

management port
2 Slot 2: Low-profile PCIe slot on riser: 7 Dual 1-GbE ports

(half-height, half-length, x16 connector, x8 (LAN1 and LAN2)
lane width)
3 Slot 1: Standard-profile PCIe slot on riser: 8 USB ports

(full-height, half-length, x24 connector, x16
lane width) (supports Cisco Virtual Interface
Card (VIC)
4 VGA video connector 9 Rear Identification button/LED
5 Serial port (RJ-45 connector) — —
BASE SERVER STANDARD CAPABILITIES and FEATURES

Table 1 lists the capabilities and features of the base server. Details about how to configure the server for
a particular feature or capability (for example, number of processors, disk drives, or amount of memory)
are provided in CONFIGURING the SERVER, page 9.
Table 1 Capabilities and Features
Capability/Feature Description
Chassis One rack unit (1RU) chassis

CPU One or two Intel® E5-2600 series processor family CPUs
Chipset Intel® C600 series chipset
Memory 16 slots for registered or unbuffered ECC DIMMs (RDIMMs or UDIMMs) or
load-reduced DIMMs (LRDIMMs)
NIC Embedded dual-port Intel i350 PCIe-based Gigabit Ethernet controller,
supporting the following:
■ Pre-Execution Boot (PXE boot)
■ iSCSI boot
■ TOE offload
■ NIC teaming
Expansion slots Two PCIe slots (on a riser card)
■ One full-height profile, half-length slot with x24 connector and x16 lane
■ One half-height profile, half-length slot with x16 connector and x8 lane
Internal storage devices Drives are installed into front-panel drive bays that provide hot-pluggable
access.
■ Small Form Factor (SFF) drives. Up to eight 2.5-inch SAS or SATA
hot-swappable hard disk drives (HDDs) or solid state drives (SSDs)
■ The server also contains one internal USB 2.0 port on the motherboard
that you can use with a USB thumb drive for additional storage
Cisco Flexible Flash The server supports one internal Cisco Flexible Flash drive (SD card).
drives
■ The SD card is pre-loaded with four virtual drives. The four virtual drives
contain, respectively, the Cisco Server Configuration Utility, the Cisco
Host Upgrade Utility, the Cisco C-Series server drivers set, and a blank
virtual drive on which you can install an OS or a hypervisor
■ 4 GB is available for general use
Video The Emulex Pilot 3 Integrated Baseboard Management Controller provides

video:
■ Matrox G200e video controller

■ Integrated 2D graphics core with hardware acceleration
■ Supports all display resolutions up to 1920 x 1200 x 16 bpp resolution at
60 Hz
■ 24-bit color depth for all resolutions less than 1600x1200
■ 256 MB video memory
Storage controller ■ Embedded RAID (3 Gbs)
• Embedded SATA-only RAID controller, supporting up to 4 SATA-only
drives (RAID 0, 1, 10)
• ROM5 embedded RAID upgrade, supporting up to 8 SAS+SATA drives
(RAID 0, 1, 10).
• ROM55 embedded RAID upgrade, supporting up to 8 SAS+SATA drives
(RAID 0, 1, 5, 10).
■ 2008M-8i Mezzanine Cards (6 Gbs) - two versions
• Cisco UCSC RAID SAS 2008M-8i Mezzanine Card, supporting up to 8
SAS+SATA drives supporting RAID 0, 1, 5, 10, and 50. SAS and SATA
drives can be mixed. This card has a product ID (PID) of
UCSC-RAID-11-C220.
• Cisco UCSC RAID SAS 2008M-8i Mezzanine Card, supporting up to
eight SAS/SATA drives supporting RAID 0, 1, and 10. This card has a
product ID (PID) of UCSC-RAID-MZ-220.
■ Plug-in PCIe Cards (6 Gbs)
• LSI MegaRAID SAS 9266CV-8i RAID 8-port PCIe plug-in RAID controller
card with on-board 1 GB data cache and chassis-mounted (remote)
supercap for data cache power backup, supporting RAID levels 0, 1,
5, 6, 10, 50, 60 and up to eight internal SAS+SATA drives.
• LSI MegaRAID 9285CV-8e PCIe plug-in RAID controller card with
on-board 1 GB cache and chassis-mounted (remote) supercap for
data cache power backup, supporting RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50,
60. Supports 8 external SAS ports (up to 240 external drives).
Interfaces ■ Rear panel

• One RJ45 serial port connector
• Two USB 2.0 port connectors
• One DB15 VGA connector
• Two RJ-45 10/100/1000 Ethernet port connectors
• One RJ-45 10/100/1000 Ethernet management port, using Cisco
Integrated Management Controller (CIMC) firmware
■ Various PCIe card ports (dependent on which cards are installed)
• Converged Network Adapter (CNA) ports
• Network Interface Card (NIC) ports
• Host Bus Adapter (HBA) ports
■ Front panel
• One KVM console connector (supplies two USB, one VGA, and one
serial connector)
Front Panel A front panel controller provides status indications and control buttons
Power subsystem Up to two 450 W 650 W power supplies. One is mandatory; one more can be
added for 1 + 1 redundancy.
Fans Chassis:
■ Five hot-swappable fans for front-to-rear cooling
Power supply:
■ Each power supply is equipped with a fan.
Integrated management Cisco Integrated Management Controller (CIMC) firmware.
processor
Depending on your CIMC settings, the CIMC can be accessed through the
1-GbE dedicated management port, the 1-GbE LOM ports, or a Cisco 1225
virtual interface card (VIC).
CONFIGURING the SERVER

Follow these steps to configure the Cisco UCS C220 M3 High-Density SFF Rack Server:
■ STEP 1 VERIFY SERVER SKU, page 10

■ STEP 2 SELECT CPU(s), page 11
■ STEP 3 SELECT MEMORY, page 13
■ STEP 4 SELECT RAID CONFIGURATION, page 18
■ STEP 5 SELECT HARD DISK DRIVES (HDDs) or SOLID STATE DRIVES (SSDs), page 24
■ STEP 6 SELECT PCIe OPTION CARD(s), page 26
■ STEP 7 ORDER OPTIONAL NETWORK CARD ACCESSORIES, page 28
■ STEP 8 ORDER POWER SUPPLY, page 31
■ STEP 9 SELECT AC POWER CORD(s), page 32
■ STEP 10 ORDER OPTIONAL REVERSIBLE CABLE MANAGEMENT ARM, page 35
■ STEP 11 ORDER A TRUSTED PLATFORM MODULE (OPTIONAL), page 36
■ STEP 12 ORDER CISCO FLEXIBLE FLASH SD CARD MODULE (OPTIONAL), page 37
■ STEP 13 ORDER OPTIONAL USB 2.0 DRIVE, page 38
■ STEP 14 SELECT OPERATING SYSTEM AND VALUE-ADDED SOFTWARE, page 39
■ STEP 15 SELECT OPERATING SYSTEM MEDIA KIT, page 42
■ STEP 16 SELECT SERVICE and SUPPORT LEVEL, page 43
■ OPTIONAL STEP - ORDER RACK(s), page 48
■ OPTIONAL STEP - ORDER PDU, page 49
STEP 1 VERIFY SERVER SKU

Verify the product ID (PID) of the server as shown in Table 2.
Table 2 PID of the C220 M3 High-Density SFF Rack Base Server
Product ID (PID) Description
UCSC-C220-M3S UCS C220 M3 SFF, no CPU, memory, HDD, SDD, power supply, SD card, or PCIe
cards, with 1 rail kit
The Cisco C220 M3 server:
■ Includes one tool-less rail kit

■ Does not include power supply, CPU, memory, hard disk drives (HDDs), solid-state drives
(SSDs), SD card, or plug-in PCIe cards.
NOTE: Use the steps on the following pages to configure the server with
the components that you want to include.
STEP 2 SELECT CPU(s)

The standard CPU features are:
■ Intel E5-2600 series processor family CPUs

■ Intel C600 series chipset
■ Cache size of 10, 15, or 20 MB
Select CPUs
The available CPUs are listed in Table 3.
Table 3 Available Intel CPUs: E5-2600 Series Processor Family CPUs
Clock Cache Highest DDR3

Intel Power
Product ID (PID) Freq Size Cores QPI DIMM Clock
Number (W)
(GHz) (MB) Support (MHz)1
UCS-CPU-E5-2690 E5-2690 2.90 135 20 8 8 GT/s 1600
UCS-CPU-E5-2680 E5-2680 2.70 130 20 8 8 GT/s 1600
UCS-CPU-E5-2670 E5-2670 2.60 115 20 8 8 GT/s 1600
UCS-CPU-E5-2667 E5-2667 2.90 130 15 6 8 GT/s 1600
UCS-CPU-E5-2665 E5-2665 2.40 115 20 8 8 GT/s 1600
UCS-CPU-E5-2660 E5-2660 2.20 95 20 8 8 GT/s 1600
UCS-CPU-E5-2650 E5-2650 2.00 95 20 8 8 GT/s 1600
UCS-CPU-E5-2650L E5-2650L 1.80 70 20 8 8 GT/s 1600
UCS-CPU-E5-2643 E5-2643 3.30 130 10 4 8 GT/s 1600
UCS-CPU-E5-2640 E5-2640 2.50 95 15 6 7.2 GT/s 1333
UCS-CPU-E5-2630 E5-2630 2.30 95 15 6 7.2 GT/s 1333
UCS-CPU-E5-2630L E5-2630L 2.00 60 15 6 7.2 GT/s 1333
UCS-CPU-E5-2620 E5-2620 2.00 95 15 6 7.2 GT/s 1333
UCS-CPU-E5-2609 E5-2609 2.40 80 10 4 6.4 GT/s 1066
Notes . . .
1. If higher or lower speed DIMMs are selected than what is shown in the table for a given CPU, the DIMMs will be
clocked at the lowest common denominator of CPU clock and DIMM clock.
Approved Configurations
(1) 1-CPU configurations:
■ Select any one CPU listed in Table 3.
(2) 2-CPU Configurations:
■ Select two identical CPUs from any one of the rows of Table 3 on page 11.
Caveats
■ You can select either one processor or two identical processors.

■ For optimal performance, select DIMMs with the highest clock speed for a given processor
(see Table 3 on page 11). If you select DIMMs whose speeds are lower or higher than that
shown in the tables, suboptimal performance will result.
STEP 3 SELECT MEMORY

The standard memory features are:
■ DIMMs
— Clock speed: 1333 or 1600 MHz
— Ranks per DIMM: 1, 2, or 4
— Operational voltage: dual voltage capable (1.5 V or 1.35 V)
— Registered or unbuffered ECC DDR3 DIMMs (RDIMMs or UDIMMs) or load-reduced
DIMMs (LRDIMMs)
■ Memory is organized with four memory channels per CPU, with up to two DIMMs per channel,
as shown in Figure 4.
Figure 4 C220 M3 SFF Memory Organization
Select DIMMs and Memory Mirroring
Select the memory configuration and whether or not you want the memory mirroring option.
The available memory DIMMs and mirroring option are listed in Table 4.
NOTE: When memory mirroring is enabled, the memory subsystem simultaneously

writes identical data to two channels. If a memory read from one of the channels
returns incorrect data due to an uncorrectable memory error, the system
automatically retrieves the data from the other channel. A transient or soft error in
one channel does not affect the mirrored data, and operation continues unless there
is a simultaneous error in exactly the same location on a DIMM and its mirrored
DIMM. Memory mirroring reduces the amount of memory available to the operating
system by 50% because only one of the two populated channels provides data.
Table 4 Available DDR3 DIMMs
Ranks/
Product ID (PID) PID Description Voltage
DIMM
DIMM Options
UCS-ML-1X324RY-A 32GB DDR3-1600-MHz LR DIMM/PC3-12800/quad rank/x4/1.35v 1.35 V 4
UCS-MR-1X162RY-A 16GB DDR3-1600-MHz RDIMM/PC3-12800/dual rank/x4/1.35v 1.35 V 2
UCS-MR-1X082RY-A 8GB DDR3-1600-MHz RDIMM/PC3-12800/dual rank/x4/1.35v 1.35 V 2
UCS-MR-1X082RX-A 8GB DDR3-1333-MHz RDIMM/PC3-10600/dual rank/x4/1.35v 1.35 V 2
UCS-MR-1X041RY-A 4GB DDR3-1600-MHz RDIMM/PC3-12800/single rank/x4/1.35v 1.35 V 1
UCS-MR-1X041RX-A 4GB DDR3-1333-MHz RDIMM/PC3-10600/single rank/x4/1.35v 1.35 V 1
UCS-MU-1X042RE-A 4GB DDR3-1600-MHz ECC UDIMM/PC3-12800/dual rank/x8/1.35v 1.35 V 2
Memory Mirroring Option
N01-MMIRROR Memory mirroring option
(1) 1-CPU configuration without memory mirroring:
■ Select from 1 to 8 DIMMs. Refer to Memory Population Rules, page 53, for more detailed
information.
(2) 1-CPU configuration with memory mirroring:
■ Select 2, 4, 6, or 8 identical DIMMs. The DIMMs will be placed by the factory as shown in the
following table.
Total CPU 1 DIMM Placement in Channels

Number (for identical DIMMs)
of
DIMMs Blue Slots Black Slots
2 (A1, B1)
4 (A1,B1); (C1,D1)
6 (A1,B1); (C1,D1) (A2,B2)
8 (A1,B1); (C1,D1) (A2,B2); (C2,D2)
■ Select the memory mirroring option (N01-MMIRROR) as shown in Table 4 on page 14.
(3) 2-CPU configuration without memory mirroring:
■ Select from 1 to 8 DIMMs per CPU. Refer to Memory Population Rules, page 53, for more
detailed information.
(4) 2-CPU configuration with memory mirroring:
■ Select 2, 4, 6, or 8 identical DIMMs per CPU. The DIMMs will be placed by the factory as
shown in the following table.
Number CPU 1 DIMM Placement in Channels CPU 2 DIMM Placement in Channels

of (for identical dual-rank DIMMs) (for identical dual-rank DIMMs)
DIMMs
per CPU Blue Slots Black Slots Blue Slots Black Slots
2 (A1, B1) (E1, F1)
4 (A1,B1); (C1,D1) (E1,F1); (G1,H1)
6 (A1,B1); (C1,D1) (A2,B2) (E1,F1); (G1,H1) (E2,F2)
8 (A1,B1); (C1,D1) (A2,B2); (C2,D2) (E1,F1); (G1,H1) (E2,F2); (G2,H2)
■ Select the memory mirroring option (N01-MMIRROR) as shown in Table 4 on page 14.
NOTE: System performance is optimized when the DIMM type and quantity are equal
for both CPUs, and when all channels are filled equally across the CPUs in the server.
Caveats
■ For optimum performance, do not mix DIMMs with different frequencies. If you mix DIMM
frequencies, the system defaults to the lower frequency.
■ Do not mix RDIMMs, LRDIMMs, or UDIMMs
■ DIMMs for CPU 1 and CPU 2 (when populated) must always be configured identically.
■ The server supports 1 or 2 DIMMs per channel for single- or dual-rank RDIMMs.
■ The server supports 1 or 2 DIMMs per channel for quad-rank LRDIMMs.
■ When using mirroring, DIMMs must be installed in identical pairs across paired DDR3 buses.
That is, mirrored pairs in channels A and B must be identical and pairs in channels C and D
must be identical. However, the DIMMs used in channels A and B and in C and D can be
different.
■ Non-ECC DIMMs are not supported.
■ Memory mirroring reduces the amount of available memory by 50% (quantity of DIMMs must
be even for mirroring).
■ When single- and dual-rank DIMMs are populated for 2DPC, always populate the dual rank
DIMM in the blue DIMM slot, and the single-rank DIMM in the black DIMM slot (only the 4GB
DIMMs are single-rank).
■ By default, all DIMMs run at 1.35 V, which yields 1333-MHz memory speeds. To run the
memory DIMMS at 1600 MHz, you need to go into the BIOS or set the policy with UCSM
(service profile) to run in Performance Mode. This forces the DIMMs to operate at 1.5 V and
yields 1600-MHz speeds, provided:
— The DIMMs are 1600-MHz devices and the DIMM type is RDIMM
— The CPUs chosen support 1600-MHz operation.
NOTE: 32 GB LRDIMMs run at a maximum speed of 1333 MHz for 1DPC and 2DPC even
though their specified maximum speed is 1600 MHz.
NOTE: In this server, 4 GB UDIMMs run slower than their specified maximum speed of
1600 MHz. In addition, the following rules apply to UDIMMs:
■ 1 DPC: 1066 MHz is supported at 1.35 V and 1333 MHz is supported at 1.5 V
■ 2 DPC: 1066 MHz is supported at 1.35 V and 1333 MHz is supported at 1.5 V
For more information regarding memory, see CPUs and DIMMs, page 51.
STEP 4 SELECT RAID CONFIGURATION
NOTE: If you do not select a mezzanine card, a plug-in PCIe RAID card, or one of the
embedded RAID upgrade options, you will have an embedded SATA-only RAID
controller that supports up to four SATA-only drives (RAID 0, 1, 10)
NOTE: When creating a RAID volume, follow these guidelines:

■ Use the same capacity for each drive in the volume
■ Use either all SAS drives or all SATA drives
■ Use either all HDDs or all SSDs
NOTE: The number of RAID groups (virtual drives) supported per controller is as
follows:
■ Embedded RAID = 8
■ LSI MegaRAID 9266CV-8i RAID controller card = 64
■ LSI MegaRAID 9285CV-8e RAID controller card = 64
■ Cisco UCSC RAID SAS 2008M-8i Mezzanine Card = 16
The RAID controller choices are:
(1) Embedded RAID (on motherboard)
NOTE: The RAID configuration options listed in Table 7 on page 20 are not available
if you choose embedded RAID (in this case, you must configure RAID yourself using
separate software).
(2) Mezzanine RAID controller cards (not supported in 1-CPU configurations)
(3) Plug-in PCIe RAID controller cards
Cisco can provide factory-configured RAID systems depending on the RAID controller chosen and
the number of drives ordered. Factory-configured RAID options are listed with each RAID card
description.
Select RAID Options
Select one of the following (these choices are dependent on the number of CPUs installed):
■ One embedded RAID upgrade option for internal drives, or

■ One mezzanine RAID controller for internal drives, or
■ One RAID controller for external drives, or
■ One RAID controller for internal drives, or
■ One mezzanine RAID controller for internal drives and one RAID controller for external
drives
NOTE: For all valid combinations of embedded RAID, mezzanine RAID, and
internal/external RAID controller combinations, see RAID Details, page 57.
Table 5 Available Embedded RAID Options
Product ID (PID) PID Description
RAID Controllers
UCSC-RAID-ROM5 Onboard RAID, supporting up to 8 internal SAS+SATA drives. This option

supports RAID 0, 1, and 10, and operates at 3 Gb/s. Operating systems
supported are Windows and Linux only (no VMware support).
UCSC-RAID-ROM55 Onboard RAID, supporting up to 8 internal SAS+SATA drives. This option

supports RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10, and operates at 3 Gb/s. Operating systems
supported are Windows and Linux only (no VMware support).
Table 6 Available Mezzanine Card RAID Options
Mezzanine RAID Controllers (not supported in 1-CPU systems)
UCSC-RAID-11-C220 Cisco UCSC RAID SAS 2008M-8i Mezzanine Card (RAID 0, 1, 5, 10, and 50
supported), operating at 6 Gbs.
■ Supports up to eight internal SAS+SATA drives. SAS and SATA drives can be
mixed.
■ Factory-configured RAID options available: RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 (see the
RAID PIDs section in this table)
Table 6 Available Mezzanine Card RAID Options (continued)
UCSC-RAID-MZ-220 Cisco UCSC RAID SAS 2008M-8i Mezzanine Card (RAID 0, 1, 10 supported),
operating at 6 Gbs.
mixed.
■ Factory-configured RAID options available: RAID 0, 1, and 10 (see the RAID
PIDs section in this table)
■ No data cache backup
Table 7 Available Plug-In PCIe Card RAID Options
RAID Controllers
Note that plug-in PCIe RAID controllers are installed by default in slot 1 for 1-CPU systems and slot 2
for 2-CPU systems)
UCS-RAID-9266CV LSI MegaRAID SAS 9266CV-8i RAID controller card with data cache backup (RAID
0, 1, 10, 5, 6, 50, 60), operating at 6 Gbs.
mixed.
■ Includes a 1 GB Transportable Memory Module (TMM) and a
chassis-mounted (remote) supercapacitor for data cache power backup
■ Factory-configured RAID options available: RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, and 10, (see
the RAID PIDs section in this table)
UCS-RAID-9285CV-E LSI MegaRAID SAS 9285CV-8e (RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10)
■ Supports from one to eight external SAS ports (up to 240 external drives).
NOTE: For SAS 9285CV-8e external drive enclosure support, see the
compatibility list (enclosure section) at the following link:
http://tinyurl.com/b4etshk
Cisco is able to support customers with questions related to the SAS

9285CV-8e RAID card; however, customers should contact their storage
vendor for technical support related to enclosure/JBOD.
■ Includes an chassis-mount (remote) supercapacitor to power on-board

1 GB flash-backed write cache.
■ Factory-configured RAID options: RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10 (see the RAID
Configuration section in this table)
Table 7 Available Plug-In PCIe Card RAID Options (continued)
Super Capacitor Option

UCS-RAID-CV-SC= LSI CacheVault Power Module for SAS 9266CV-8i. This is a spare supercapacitor.
It is the exact same supercapacitor that ships with the 9266CV-8i and
9285CV-8e cards listed earlier in this table and can be used as a replacement
or upgrade part.
RAID Configuration Options (not available for embedded RAID)
R2XX-SRAID0 Enable Single Disk Raid 0 Setting (for the following PIDs only):
■ UCS-RAID-9266CV
■ UCSC-RAID-11-C220
■ UCSC-RAID-MZ-220
R2XX-RAID0 Factory preconfigured RAID striping option
Enable RAID 0 Setting. Requires a minimum of one hard drive.
R2XX-RAID1 Factory preconfigured RAID mirroring option

Enable RAID 1 Setting. Requires exactly two drives with the same size, speed,
capacity.
R2XX-RAID5 Factory preconfigured RAID option
Enable RAID 5 Setting. Requires a minimum of three drives of the same size,
speed, capacity.
Enable RAID 6 Setting. Requires a minimum of four drives of the same size,
speed, capacity.
Enable RAID 10 Setting. Requires a even number of drives (minimum of four
drives) of the same size, speed, capacity.
NOTE: Although RAID levels 50 and 60 are not orderable from the factory, they are
supported for selected controllers as shown in Table 5
The C220 M3 SFF server has an 8-drive backplane.
■ ROM5 and ROM55 embedded RAID upgrade options support up to 8 drives.

■ Mezzanine card (UCSC-RAID-11-C220) supports up to 8 drives.
■ Mezzanine card (UCSC-RAID-MZ-220) supports up to 8 drives.
■ SAS 9266CV-8i PCIe card supports up to 8 drives.
■ LSI MegaRAID SAS 9285CV-8e supports up to 8 external SAS ports (240 external drives)
See Table 8 for a summary of the supported RAID configuration options.
Table 8 Supported RAID Configurations1
Internal Internal External

# Embedded Mezz # Drives
Server PCIe RAID PCIe PCIe PCIe Slots6
CPUs RAID RAID2 Supported
#13 RAID #24 RAID 5
1 2
Not Not Not Not

C220 M3 SFF 1 Enabled 8 internal A U
allowed7 allowed allowed allowed
Installed
Not Not Not Not
C220 M3 SFF 1 slot 1 8 internal O U
allowed allowed allowed allowed
(default)
Not Not Not Not Installed 240
C220 M3 SFF 1 O U
allowed allowed allowed allowed slot 1 external
Not Not Not Not
C220 M3 SFF 2 Enabled 8 internal A A
Not Not Not Card
C220 M3 SFF 2 Installed 8 internal A A
allowed allowed allowed absent
Installed
Not Not Not Not
C220 M3 SFF 2 slot 2 8 internal A O
(default)
Installed
Not Card Not Not 240
C220 M3 SFF 2 slot 1 or A A
allowed absent allowed allowed external
slot 2
Installed 8 internal
Not Not Not
C220 M3 SFF 2 Installed slot 1 or 240 A A
allowed allowed allowed
slot 2 external
Notes . . .
1. You cannot mix RAID types. You can use either embedded RAID, mezzanine RAID, or PCIe RAID, but only one at
a time.
2. Never disable OPROM for the mezzanine slot if the mezzanine card is present, or the system will not boot. If
you remove the mezzanine card and disable its OPROM, you can boot from another bootable device (RAID card,
embedded RAID, or from SAN via an HBA or CNA card). When you boot from a device, make sure its OPROM is
enabled, it is in the proper boot sequence, and its BIOS is configured for a bootable device.
3. If you want to boot from a device other than the 9266CV-8i MegaRAID PCIe card, you can leave the card
installed. Just disable the OPROM for its slot, and the system will boot even with the card installed.
4. Dual RAID controllers are not supported in this server
5. External RAID card is the 9285CV-8e. The 9285CV-e can be installed simultaneously with one mezzanine RAID
controller card. It cannot be used simultaneously with an internal RAID controller card (9266CV-8i) because of
mounting space limitations for the supercap (there is space to mount only one supercap).
6. A = available slot, O = occupied slot, U = unsupported slot (slot 2 is not supported in 1-CPU systems)
7. The mezzanine slot is not supported in 1-CPU systems
Caveats
■ Note that only a single Cisco VIC card (the half-height Cisco VIC 1225 PCIe card) is supported
and it must be installed in the full-height PCIe slot (slot 1) on riser 1. So take this into
account when populating RAID controller cards.
■ You can choose an optional RAID configuration (RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, or 10), which is
preconfigured at the factory. The RAID level you choose must be an available RAID choice for
the controller selected. RAID levels 50 and 60 are supported, although they are not available
as configuration options.
NOTE: For more important information regarding RAID combinations and support,
see RAID Details, page 57 and RAID Option ROM (OPROM) Settings, page 58.
STEP 5 SELECT HARD DISK DRIVES (HDDs) or SOLID STATE DRIVES

(SSDs)
The standard disk drive features are:
■ 2.5-inch small form factor

■ Hot-pluggable
■ Sled-mounted
Select Drives
The available drives are listed in Table 9.
Table 9 Available Hot-Pluggable Sled-Mounted HDDs and SSDs
Drive
Product ID (PID) PID Description Capacity
Type
HDDs
A03-D1TBSATA 1TB SATA 7.2K RPM SFF HDD SATA 1 TB
UCS-HDD900GI2F106 900 GB 6Gb SAS 10K RPM SFF HDD SAS 900 GB
A03-D600GA2 600 GB 6Gb SAS 10K RPM SFF HDD SAS 600 GB
A03-D500GC3 500 GB SATA 7.2K RPM SFF HDD SATA 500 GB
UCS-HDD300GI2F105 300 GB 6Gb SAS 15K RPM SFF HDD SAS 300 GB
A03-D300GA2 300 GB 6Gb SAS 10K RPM SFF HDD SAS 300 GB
A03-D146GC2 146 GB 6Gb SAS 15K RPM SFF HDD SAS 146 GB
SSDs
UCS-SD400G0KA2-G 400 GB SATA 2.5" Enterprise Value SSD SATA 400 GB
UCS-SD300G0KA2-E 300 GB SATA 2.5" Enterprise Performance SATA SSD SATA 300 GB
UCS-SD100G0KA2-G 100 GB SATA 2.5" Enterprise Value SSD SATA 100 GB
NOTE: When creating a RAID volume, follow these guidelines:

■ Use the same capacity for each drive in the volume
■ Use either all SAS drives or all SATA drives
■ Use either all HDDs or all SSDs
(1) Onboard RAID, Mezzanine Cards, and all Plug-In RAID Controllers
■ If you have not selected an onboard RAID upgrade option (ROM5 or ROM55), a mezzanine
card, or a plug-in RAID controller for internal drives (LSI MegaRAID SAS 9266CV-8i), you may
select up to 4 SATA-only drives, which will be controlled with the embedded SATA-only RAID
controller.
■ Otherwise, select up to eight SAS+SATA drives listed in Table 9. You can mix SAS and SATA
drives.
Caveats
■ You can mix SATA and SAS drives.
STEP 6 SELECT PCIe OPTION CARD(s)

The standard PCie card offerings are:
■ Converged Network Adapters (CNAs)

■ Network Interface Cards (NICs)
■ Host Bus Adapters (HBAs)
Select PCIe Option Cards
The available PCIe option cards are listed in Table 10.
Table 10 Available PCIe Option Cards
Card
Height
Converged Network Adapters (CNAs)
UCSC-PCIE-BSFP Broadcom 57712 Dual Port 10Gb SFP+ w/TOE iSCSI Half
UCSC-PCIE-CSC-02 Cisco VIC 1225 Dual Port 10Gb SFP+ CNA Half
UCSC-PCIE-C10T-02 Cisco VIC 1225T Dual Port 10GBaseT CNA Half
UCSC-PCIE-ESFP Emulex OCe11102-FX dual-port 10 GbE FCoE CNA (Gen 3 CNA) Half
UCSC-PCIE-QSFP Qlogic QLE8242-CU dual-port 10 GbE FCoE CNA Half
UCSC-PCIE-B3SFP Broadcom 57810 10Gb A-FEX SFP+ Half
Network Interface Cards (NICs)
N2XX-ABPCI01-M3 Broadcom 5709 Dual Port 1Gb w/TOE iSCSI for M3 Servers Half
N2XX-ABPCI03-M3 Broadcom 5709 Quad Port 1Gb w/TOE iSCSI for M3 Servers Half
N2XX-AIPCI01 Intel X520 Dual Port 10Gb SFP+ Adapter Half
UCSC-PCIE-ITG Intel X540 Dual Port 10GBase-T Adapter Half
UCSC-PCIE-IRJ45 Intel i350 Quad Port 1Gb Adapter Half
UCSC-PCIE-BTG Broadcom 57712 Dual Port 10GBASE-T w/TOE iSCSI Half
Host Bus Adapters (HBAs)
N2XX-AEPCI03 Emulex LPe 11002 Dual Port 4Gb Fibre Channel HBA Half
N2XX-AEPCI05 Emulex LPe 12002 Dual Port 8Gb Fibre Channel HBA Half
N2XX-AQPCI03 Qlogic QLE2462 Dual Port 4Gb Fibre Channel HBA Half
N2XX-AQPCI05 Qlogic QLE2562 Dual Port 8Gb Fibre Channel HBA Half
(1) No RAID controller plug-in card
■ If you did not choose a plug-in RAID controller (for example, you are using embedded RAID
or a mezzanine RAID controller), you can select up to one PCie option card (for 1-CPU
systems) or two PCie option cards (for 2-CPU systems) listed in Table 10 on page 26.
(2) One RAID controller plug-in card
■ If you selected a plug-in PCIe RAID controller, you can select none of the optional PCIe cards
(for 1-CPU systems) or one of the optional PCIe cards (for 2-CPU systems) listed in Table 10
on page 26.
NOTE: If a plug-in RAID controller card is installed, any optional PCIe card you select
will be installed in the full-height slot. RAID controllers are always installed in the
half-height slot.
Caveats
■ For 1-CPU systems:

— Only the full-height PCIe slot (slot 1) is supported
— Neither PCIe slot 2 nor the mezzanine card slot are supported
— Only a single VIC card (the Cisco VIC 1225 PCIe card) is supported and it must be
installed in slot 1 (the full-height slot).
■ For 2-CPU systems:
— Both PCIe slots (slots 1 and 2) and the mezzanine card slot are supported
— Only a single VIC card (the half-height Cisco VIC 1225 PCIe card) is supported and it
must be installed in slot 1 (the full height slot).
■ All PCIe cards will fit in either slot.
■ Other considerations for the Cisco VIC 1225:
— Supports 10G SFP+ optical and copper twinax connections
— The server supports installation of one Cisco VIC 1225 card and it is supported only
in PCIe slot 1.
— Requires that the server has CIMC firmware version 1.4(6) or later installed. There is
a heartbeat LED on the top of the card that indicates when firmware is active.
— To use this card for UCS integration (Cisco UCS Manager mode) with Cisco UCS
Manager 2.1(0) or later, the minimum card-firmware and uboot image level is
2.1(0.306).
■ To help ensure that your operating system is compatible with the card you have selected,
check the Hardware Compatibility List at this URL:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps10477/prod_technical_reference_list.html
STEP 7 ORDER OPTIONAL NETWORK CARD ACCESSORIES

Copper twinax cables and SFP optical modules may be ordered to support the two-port network cards that
are available with the server.
Choose Optional Twinax Cables
Table 11 lists the copper twinax cables available for the PCIe cards. You can choose cable
lengths of 1, 3, 5, 7, or 10 meters. The two longer cables (7 and 10 meters) are active, which
means that they contain active components within the SFP+ housing to improve signal quality.
Table 11 Available Twinax Cables
SFP-H10GB-CU1M 10GBASE-CU SFP+ Cable (1 M)
SFP-H10GB-ACU7M 10GBASE-CU SFP+ Cable (7 M)
SFP-H10GB-ACU10M 10GBASE-CU SFP+ Cable (10 M)
(1) Choose Up to Two Twinax Cables for Each Network Card Ordered
■ You may choose one or two twinax cables for each network card ordered. The cables can be
different lengths; however, you would normally order two cables of equal lengths to connect
to the primary and redundant network switching equipment.
Caveats
The twinax cables listed in Table 11 can be ordered only for the following PCIe cards:
— UCS-PCIE-BSFP (Broadcom 57712)

— N2XX-AIPCI01 (Intel Dual Port Ethernet X520)
— UCSC-PCIE-CSC-02 (Cisco VIC 1225 Dual Port 10Gb SFP+ CNA)
Choose Optional SFP Modules
Optical Cisco SFP+ modules are listed in Table 12.
Table 12 Available SFP Modules
SFP-10G-SR 10GBASE-SR SFP+ Module

850 nm, multimode, SR, 3.3V, LC connector, with Digital Optical Monitoring
DS-SFP-FC8G-SW 8 Gbit SFP+ Module

850 nm, multimode, SR, 3.3V, LC connector, with Digital Optical Monitoring
(1) Choose Up to Two SFP+ Modules for Each Network Card Ordered
■ You may choose one or two SFP+ optical modules cables for each network card ordered. You
would normally order two modules for connecting to the primary and redundant network
switching equipment. With the SFP+ optical modules, you can use common fiber optic
cables, widely available.
See Figure 5 on page 30 for typical SFP+ and twinax connections to the network cards.
Caveats
The SFP-10G-SR optical module listed in Table 12 should be ordered only for the following PCIe
cards, as they do not come by default with any optical modules:
— UCSC-PCIE-BSFP (Broadcom 57712)

— N2XX-ABPCI02 (Broadcom 57711)
— UCSC-PCIE-CSC-02 (Cisco VIC 1225 Dual Port 10Gb SFP+ CNA)
The DS-SFP-FC8G-SW optical module listed in Table 12 should be ordered only for the following
PCIe cards, as they do not come by default with any optical modules:
— N2XX-AEPCI05 (Emulex LPe 12002, 8Gb dual-port Fibre Channel HBA)
Figure 5 Network Card Connections
STEP 8 ORDER POWER SUPPLY

The C220 M3 SFF server accommodates two power supplies. A lightly loaded server can operate
from one 650 W power supply. A fully loaded server might need to be powered with two 450 W or
two 650 W power supplies (see Table 13). Use the power calculator at the following link to
determine the needed power based on the options chosen (CPUs, drives, memory, and so on):
https://express.salire.com/Go/Cisco/Cisco-UCS-Power-Calculator.aspx
Table 13 Power Supply PIDs
UCSC-PSU-450W 450 W power supply
UCSC-PSU-650W 650 W power supply
NOTE: In a two power supply server, both power supplies must be identical.
STEP 9 SELECT AC POWER CORD(s)

Using Table 14, select the appropriate AC power cords. You can select a minimum of no power
cords and a maximum of two. If you select the option R2XX-DMYMPWRCORD, no power cord is
shipped with the server.
Table 14 Available Power Cords
Product ID (PID) PID Description Images
R2XX-DMYMPWRCORD No power cord (dummy PID to Not applicable

allow for a no power cord option)
CAB-N5K6A-NA Power Cord, 200/240V 6A, North

America
Cordset rating: 10 A, 250 V
Plug: NEMA 6-15P Length: 8.2 ft
Connector:
IEC60320/C13
186570
CAB-AC-L620-C13 AC Power Cord, NEMA L6-20 - C13,
2M/6.5ft
CAB-C13-CBN CABASY,WIRE,JUMPER CORD, 27" L,

C13/C14, 10A/250V
CAB-C13-C14-2M CABASY,WIRE,JUMPER CORD, PWR,

2 Meter, C13/C14,10A/250V
CAB-C13-C14-AC CORD,PWR,JMP,IEC60320/C14,IEC6
0320/C13, 3.0M
SFS-250V-10A-AR Power Cord, SFS, 250V, 10A,

Argentina 2500 mm
Cordset rating: 10 A, 250/500 V MAX

Length: 8.2 ft
Plug:
EL 219
(IRAM 2073) Connector:
EL 701
(IEC60320/C13)
186571
CAB-9K10A-AU Power Cord, 250VAC 10A 3112 Plug,
Australia
Cordset rating: 10 A, 250 V/500 V MAX
Length: 2500mm
Connector:
Plug: EL 701C
EL 210 (EN 60320/C15)
186580
(BS 1363A) 13 AMP fuse
SFS-250V-10A-CN Power Cord, SFS, 250V, 10A, China
Cordset rating 10A, 250V

Plug:
(2500 mm)
EL 218
(CCEE GB2009)
Connector:
EL 701
186573
(IEC60320/C13)
CAB-250V-10A-CN AC Power Cord - 250V, 10A - PRC
CAB-9K10A-EU Power Cord, 250VAC 10A CEE 7/7

Plug, EU
Cordset rating: 10A/16 A, 250 V
Plug: Length: 8 ft 2 in. (2.5 m)
M2511
Connector:
VSCC15
186576
SFS-250V-10A-ID Power Cord, SFS, 250V, 10A, India
OVE
Cordset rating 16A, 250V

Plug:
(2500mm)
EL 208
Connector:
EL 701
187490
SFS-250V-10A-IS Power Cord, SFS, 250V, 10A, Israel

EL-212
16A
250V
Cordset rating 10A, 250V/500V MAX

(2500 mm)
Connector:
Plug: EL 701B
EL 212 (IEC60320/C13)
186574
(SI-32)
CAB-9K10A-IT Power Cord, 250VAC 10A CEI

23-16/VII Plug, Italy
Plug: Length: 8 ft 2 in. (2.5 m) Connector
I/3G C15M
(CEI 23-16) (EN60320/C15 )
186575
CAB-9K10A-SW Power Cord, 250VAC 10A MP232
Plug, Switzerland
Plug: Length: 8 ft. 2 in (2.5 m)
MP232-R
Connector:
IEC 60320 C15
186578
CAB-9K10A-UK Power Cord, 250VAC 10A BS1363
Plug (13 A fuse), UK
Cordset rating: 10 A, 250 V/500 V MAX
Length: 2500mm
Connector:
Plug: EL 701C
EL 210 (EN 60320/C15)
186580
(BS 1363A) 13 AMP fuse
CAB-9K12A-NA Power Cord, 125VAC 13A NEMA

5-15 Plug, North America
CAB-JPN-3PIN Power Cord 3PIN, Japan Image not available
STEP 10 ORDER OPTIONAL REVERSIBLE CABLE MANAGEMENT ARM

The reversible cable management arm mounts on either the right or left slide rails at the rear of
the server and is used for cable management. Use Table 15 to order a cable management arm.
Table 15 Cable Management Arm
UCSC-CMA1 Cable Management Arm for C220 rack servers
For more information about the cable management arm, see the Cisco UCS C220 M3 Installation
and Service Guide at this URL:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/unified_computing/ucs/c/hw/C220/install/C220.pdf
NOTE: All UCS C220 M3 servers ship with a tool-less rail kit.
STEP 11 ORDER A TRUSTED PLATFORM MODULE (OPTIONAL)

Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is a computer chip (microcontroller) that can securely store
artifacts used to authenticate the platform (server). These artifacts can include passwords,
certificates, or encryption keys. A TPM can also be used to store platform measurements that
help ensure that the platform remains trustworthy. Authentication (ensuring that the platform
can prove that it is what it claims to be) and attestation (a process helping to prove that a
platform is trustworthy and has not been breached) are necessary steps to ensure safer
computing in all environments.
The TPM ordering information is listed in Table 16.
Table 16 Trusted Platform Module
UCSX-TPM1-001 Trusted Platform Module
STEP 12 ORDER CISCO FLEXIBLE FLASH SD CARD MODULE (OPTIONAL)

You can order one optional preloaded 16 GB Cisco Flexible Flash secure digital (SD) card. This SD
card contains preloaded software for simplified server operation. The ordering information is
listed in Table 17.
Table 17 Secure Digital (SD) Card (preloaded with software)
UCSC-SD-16G-C220 16GB SD Card for C220 servers
See Figure 6 on page 50 for the location of the SD cards. There are two locations, SD1 and SD2.
NOTE: You can order an optional second blank SD card. The PID for the second SD
(blank) card is shown in Table 18.
Table 18 Second Secure Digital (SD) Card (blank)
UCSC-SD-16G 16GB SD Card (optional)
STEP 13 ORDER OPTIONAL USB 2.0 DRIVE

You can order one optional USB 2.0 drive. The USB drive ordering information is listed in
Table 19.
Table 19 USB 2.0 Drive
UCS-USBFLSH-S-4GB 4GB Flash USB Drive (shorter length) for all servers except C260
See Figure 6 on page 50 for the location of the USB connector.
STEP 14 SELECT OPERATING SYSTEM AND VALUE-ADDED SOFTWARE

Several operating systems and value-added software programs are available. Select as desired
from Table 20.
Table 20 OSs and Value-Added Software (for 2-CPU servers)
PID Description Product ID (PID)
Microsoft Windows Server

MSWS-08R2-STHV Windows Svr 2008 ST media R2 ST (1-4CPU, 5CAL)
MSWS-08R2-ENHV Windows Svr 2008 EN media R2 EN (1-8CPU, 25CAL)
MSWS-08R2-DCHV2S Windows Svr 2008 R2-2 CPU-Data Center
MSWS-12-ST2S Windows Server 2012 Standard (2 CPU/2 VMs)
MSWS-12-DC2S Windows Server 2012 Datacenter (2 CPU/Unlimited VMs)
MSWS-12-ST2S-NS Windows Server 2012 Standard (2 CPU/2 VMs) No Cisco SVC
MSWS-12-DC2S-NS Windows Server 2012 Datacenter (2 CPU/Unlim VM) No Cisco Svc
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
SLES-1A SLES/1yr subscription/svcs required/0 media
SLES-3A SLES/3yr subscription/svcs required/0 media
UCS-SLES-TERMS Acceptance of Terms, Standalone SLES License for UCS Servers
Red Hat Enterprise Linux
RHEL-2S-1G-1A RHEL/2 Socket/1 Guest/1Yr Svcs Required
RHEL-2S-UG-1A RHEL/2 Socket/U Guest/1Yr Svcs Required
RHEL-2S-UG-3A RHEL/2 Socket/U Guest/3Yr Svcs Required
RHEL-HA-2S-1A RHEL Option/High-Availability/2 Socket/1Yr Svcs Required
RHEL-HA-2S-3A RHEL Option/High-Availability/2 Socket/3Yr Svcs Required
RHEL-RS-2S-1A RHEL Option/Resilient w/Ha /2 Socket/1 Yr Svcs Required
RHEL-RS-2S-3A RHEL Option/Resilient Storage w/ HA /2 Socket/3 Yr Svcs Reqd
RHEL-SFS-2S-1A RHEL Option/Scalable File System/2 Socket/1 Yr Svcs Required
RHEL-SFS-2S-3A RHEL Option/Scalable File System/2 Socket/1 Yr Svcs Required
Table 20 OSs and Value-Added Software (for 2-CPU servers) (continued)
BMC
BMC-002 BMC BladeLogic CM, Physical Server
BMC-012 BMC BPPM Per Server
BMC-SE-4C BMC BladeLogic Standard Edition, 4 Cores, Support Required
BMC-AE-4C BMC BladeLogic Advanced Edition, 4 Cores, Support Required
BMC-AE-10C BMC BladeLogic Standard Edition, 10 Cores, Support Required
UCS-BMC-TERMS Acceptance of Terms, Standalone BMC License for UCS Servers
VMware 5
VMW-VS5-STD-1A VMware vSphere 5 Standard for 1 Processor, 1 Year, Support Rqd
VMW-VS5-ENT-1A VMware vSphere 5 Enterprise for 1 Processor, 1 Year Support Rqd
VMW-VS5-ENT-2A VMware vSphere 5 Enterprise for 1 CPU, 2 Yr Support Rqd
VMW-VS5-ENT-4A VMware vSphere 5 Enterprise for 1 Processor, 4 Year Support Rqd
VMW-VS5-ENTP-1A VMware vSphere 5 Enterprise Plus for 1 Processor, 1 Year Support Rqd
VMW-VS5-ENTP-2A VMware vSphere 5 Enterprise Plus for 1 CPU, 2 Yr Support Rqd
VMW-VC5-STD-1A VMware vCenter 5 Server Standard, 1 yr support required
Table 20 OSs and Value-Added Software (for 2-CPU servers) (continued)

UCS-VMW-TERMS Acceptance of Terms, Standalone VMW License for UCS Servers
STEP 15 SELECT OPERATING SYSTEM MEDIA KIT

Select the optional operating system media listed in Table 21.
Table 21 OS Media
RHEL-6 RHEL 6 Recovery Media Only (Multilingual)
SLES-11 SLES 11 media only (multilingual)
MSWS-08R2-STHV-RM Windows Svr 2008 R2 ST (1-4CPU, 5CAL), Media
MSWS-08R2-ENHV-RM Windows Svr 2008 R2 EN (1-8CPU, 25CAL), Media
MSWS-08R2-DCHV-RM Windows Svr 2008 R2 DC (1-8CPU, 25CAL), Media
MSWS-12-ST2S-RM Windows Server 2012 Standard (2 CPU/2 VMs) Recovery Media
MSWS-12-DC2S-RM Windows Server 2012 Datacenter(2 CPU/Unlimited VM) Rec Media
STEP 16 SELECT SERVICE and SUPPORT LEVEL

A variety of service options are available, as described in this section.
Unified Computing Warranty, No Contract
If you have noncritical implementations and choose to have no service contract, the following
coverage is supplied:
■ Three-year parts coverage.

■ Next business day (NBD) onsite parts replacement eight hours a day, five days a week.
■ 90-day software warranty on media.
■ Ongoing downloads of BIOS, drivers, and firmware updates.
■ UCSM updates for systems with Unified Computing System Manager. These updates include
minor enhancements and bug fixes that are designed to maintain the compliance of UCSM
with published specifications, release notes, and industry standards.
SMARTnet for UCS
For support of the entire Unified Computing System, Cisco offers the Cisco SMARTnet for UCS
Service. This service provides expert software and hardware support to help sustain
performance and high availability of the unified computing environment. Access to Cisco
Technical Assistance Center (TAC) is provided around the clock, from anywhere in the world.
For UCS blade servers, there is Smart Call Home, which provides proactive, embedded
diagnostics and real-time alerts. For systems that include Unified Computing System Manager,
the support service includes downloads of UCSM upgrades. The Cisco SMARTnet for UCS Service
includes flexible hardware replacement options, including replacement in as little as two hours.
There is also access to Cisco's extensive online technical resources to help maintain optimal
efficiency and uptime of the unified computing environment. You can choose a desired service
listed in Table 22.
Table 22 Cisco SMARTnet for UCS Service
Product ID (PID) On Site? Description
CON-PREM-C220M3SF Yes ONSITE 24X7X2 UCS C220 M3 SFF
CON-OSP-C220M3SF Yes ONSITE 24X7X4 UCS C220 M3 SFF
CON-OSE-C220M3SF Yes ONSITE 8X5X4 UCS C220 M3 SFF
CON-OS-C220M3SF Yes ONSITE 8X5XNBD UCS C220 M3 SFF
CON-S2P-C220M3SF No SMARTNET 24X7X2 UCS C220 M3 SFF
CON-SNTP-C220M3SF No SMARTNET 24X7X4 UCS C220 M3 SFF
CON-SNTE-C220M3SF No SMARTNET 8X5X4 UCS C220 M3 SFF
CON-SNT-C220M3SF No SMARTNET 8X5XNBD UCS C220 M3 SFF
SMARTnet for UCS Hardware Only Service
For faster parts replacement than is provided with the standard Cisco Unified Computing System
warranty, Cisco offers the Cisco SMARTnet for UCS Hardware Only Service. You can choose from
two levels of advanced onsite parts replacement coverage in as little as four hours. SMARTnet
for UCS Hardware Only Service provides remote access any time to Cisco support professionals
who can determine if a return materials authorization (RMA) is required. You can choose a
service listed in Table 23.
Table 23 SMARTnet for UCS Hardware Only Service
Service On
Level GSP Site?
CON-UCW7-C220M3SF UCW7 Yes UCS HW 24X7X4OS UCS C220 M3 SFF
CON-UCW5-C220M3SF UCW5 Yes UC PLUS 8X5XNBDOS UCS C220 M3 SFF
Unified Computing Partner Support Service
Cisco Partner Support Service (PSS) is a Cisco Collaborative Services service offering that is
designed for partners to deliver their own branded support and managed services to enterprise
customers. Cisco PSS provides partners with access to Cisco's support infrastructure and assets
to help them:
■ Expand their service portfolios to support the most complex network environments
■ Lower delivery costs
■ Deliver services that increase customer loyalty
Partner Unified Computing Support Options enable eligible Cisco partners to develop and
consistently deliver high-value technical support that capitalizes on Cisco intellectual assets.
This helps partners to realize higher margins and expand their practice.
PSS is available to all Cisco PSS partners, but requires additional specializations and
requirements. For additional information, see the following URL:
www.cisco.com/go/partnerucssupport
The two Partner Unified Computing Support Options include:
■ Partner Support Service for UCS

■ Partner Support Service for UCS Hardware Only
Partner Support Service for UCS provides hardware and software support, including triage
support for third party software, backed by Cisco technical resources and level three support.
See Table 24.
Table 24 Partner Support Service for UCS
Service
On
Product ID (PID) Level Description
Site?
GSP
CON-PSJ1-C220M3SF PSJ1 No UCS SUPP PSS 8X5XNBD UCS C220 M3 SFF
CON-PSJ2-C220M3SF PSJ2 No UCS SUPP PSS 8X5X4 UCS C220 M3 SFF
Partner Support Service for UCS Hardware Only provides customers with replacement parts in as
little as two hours. See Table 25.
Table 25 Partner Support Service for UCS (Hardware Only)
Service On
Level GSP Site?
CON-PSW2-C220M3SF PSW2 No UCS W PL PSS 8X5X4 UCS C220 M3 SFF
Unified Computing Combined Support Service
Combined Services makes it easier to purchase and manage required services under one
contract. SMARTnet services for UCS help increase the availability of your vital data center
infrastructure and realize the most value from your unified computing investment. The more
benefits you realize from the Cisco Unified Computing System (Cisco UCS), the more important
the technology becomes to your business. These services allow you to:
■ Optimize the uptime, performance, and efficiency of your UCS

■ Protect your vital business applications by rapidly identifying and addressing issues
■ Strengthen in-house expertise through knowledge transfer and mentoring
■ Improve operational efficiency by allowing UCS experts to augment your internal staff
resources
■ Enhance business agility by diagnosing potential issues before they affect your operations
You can choose a service listed in Table 26.
Table 26 UCS Computing Combined Support Service
Service On
Level GSP Site?
CON-NCF2-C220M3SF NCF2 No CMB SPT SVC 24X7X2 UCS C220 M3 SFF
CON-NCF2P-C220M3SF NCF2P Yes CMB SPT SVC 24X7X2OS UCS C220 M3 SFF
CON-NCF4P-C220M3SF NCF4P Yes CMB SPT SVC 24X7X4OS UCS C220 M3 SFF
CON-NCF4S-C220M3SF NCF4S Yes CMB SPT SVC 8X5X4OS UCS C220 M3 SFF
CON-NCFCS-C220M3SF NCFCS Yes CMB SPT SVC 8X5XNBDOS UCS C220 M3 SFF
CON-NCFE-C220M3SF NCFE No CMB SPT SVC 8X5X4 UCS C220 M3 SFF
CON-NCFP-C220M3SF NCFP No CMB SPT SVC 24X7X4 UCS C220 M3 SFF
CON-NCFT-C220M3SF NCFT No CMB SPT SVC 8X5XNBD UCS C220 M3 SFF
Unified Computing Drive Retention Service
With the Cisco Unified Computing Drive Retention (UCDR) Service, you can obtain a new disk
drive in exchange for a faulty drive without returning the faulty drive. In exchange for a Cisco
replacement drive, you provide a signed Certificate of Destruction (CoD) confirming that the
drive has been removed from the system listed, is no longer in service, and has been destroyed.
Sophisticated data recovery techniques have made classified, proprietary, and confidential
information vulnerable, even on malfunctioning disk drives. The UCDR service enables you to
retain your drives and ensures that the sensitive data on those drives is not compromised, which
reduces the risk of any potential liabilities. This service also enables you to comply with
regulatory, local, and federal requirements.
If your company has a need to control confidential, classified, sensitive, or proprietary data, you
might want to consider one of the Drive Retention Services listed in Table 27.
NOTE: Cisco does not offer a certified drive destruction service as part of this
service.
Table 27 Drive Retention Service Options
Service Service
Service Description Service Level Product ID (PID)
Program Name Level GSP
SMARTnet for UCS UCSD7 24x7x4 Onsite CON-UCSD7-C220M3SF

Service with Drive UCS DR
Retention UCSD7 8x5xNBD Onsite CON-UCSD5-C220M3SF
Table 27 Drive Retention Service Options (continued)
Service Service
Service Description Service Level Product ID (PID)
Program Name Level GSP
SMARTnet for UCS UCWD7 24x7x4 Onsite CON-UCWD7-C220M3SF

HW ONLY+Drive UCS HW+DR
Retention UCWD5 8x5xNBD Onsite CON-UCWD5-C220M3SF
For more service and support information, see the following URL:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/services/ps2961/ps10312/Unified_Computing_Services_Overview.pdf
For a complete listing of available services for Cisco Unified Computing System, see this URL:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps10312/serv_group_home.html
OPTIONAL STEP - ORDER RACK(s)
OPTIONAL STEP - ORDER RACK(s)

The optional R42610 rack is available from Cisco for the C-Series servers, including the C220 M3
SFF server. This rack is a standard 19-inch rack and can be ordered with a variety of options, as
listed in Table 28. Racks are shipped separately from the C220 M3 SFF server.
Table 28 Racks and Rack Options
RACK-UCS1 Cisco R42610 expansion rack, no side panels
RACK-UCS21 Cisco R42610 standard rack, w/side panels
RACK-BLANK-001 Filler panels (qty 12), 1U, plastic, toolless
RACK-CBLMGT-001 Cable mgt D rings (qty 10), metal
RACK-CBLMGT-011 Cable mgt straps (qty 10), Velcro
RACK-FASTEN-001 Mounting screws (qty 100), M6
RACK-FASTEN-002 Cage nuts (qty 50), M6
RACK-JOIN-001 Rack joining kit
Notes . . .
1. Use these same base PIDs to order spare racks (available only as next-day replacements).
For more information about the R42610 rack, see RACKS, page 62.
OPTIONAL STEP - ORDER PDU
OPTIONAL STEP - ORDER PDU

An optional power distribution unit (PDU) is available from Cisco for the C-Series rack servers,
including theC220 M3 server. This PDU is available in a zero rack unit (RU) style (see Table 28).
Table 29 PDU Options
RP208-30-2P-U-2 Zero RU PDU
For more information about the PDU, see PDUs, page 64.
SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL
CHASSIS
An internal view of the C220 M3 chassis with the top cover removed is shown in Figure 6.
Figure 6 C220 M3 SFF With Top Cover Off
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
SAS1 11
SAS2
SAS1
SAS2
FAN1
PCIe1
CPU1
FAN2
12
1 13
PCIe2
FAN3
14
PSU2
15
FAN4
CPU2
16
FAN5
PSU1
18 17
1 Drives 10 Trusted platform module socket on

(hot-swappable, accessed through front panel) motherboard
2 Drive backplane 11 Standard-profile PCIe riser (PCIe slot 1)
3 SuperCap backup unit mounting location 12 Low-profile PCIe riser (PCIe slot 2)
4 Cooling fans (five) 13 Cisco Flexible Flash SD socket SD2 on PCIe

riser 2
5 SCU upgrade ROM header (RAID key). 14 Cisco Flexible Flash SD socket SD1 on PCIe
riser 2
6 DIMM slots on motherboard (16) 15 Internal USB port
7 CPUs and heatsinks (two) 16 Power supplies (two, hot-swappable

access through rear panel)
8 Integrated RAID on motherboard, and mini-SAS 17 RTC battery on motherboard

connectors
9 Mezzanine RAID card, mini-SAS connectors 18 Software RAID 5 header (RAID key).
SAS1 and SAS2
CPUs and DIMMs
Physical Layout
Each CPU has four DIMM channels:
■ CPU1 has channels A, B, C, and D

■ CPU2 has channels E, F, G, and H
Each DIMM channel has two banks: bank 1 and bank 2. The blue-colored DIMM slots are for bank 1 and the
black-colored slots are for bank 2.
As an example, DIMM slots A1, B1, C1, and D1 belong to bank 1, while A2, B2, C2, and D2 belong to bank 2.
Figure 7 shows how banks and channels are physically laid out on the motherboard. The DIMM slots on the
right (channels A, B, C, and D) are associated with CPU1, while the DIMM slots on the left (channels E, F, G,
and H) are associated with CPU2. The bank 1 (blue) DIMM slots are always located farther away from a CPU
than the corresponding bank 2 (black) slots. Bank 1 slots (blue) are populated before bank 2 slots (black).
Figure 7 Physical Layout of CPU DIMM Channels and Banks
C1
C2
D1
D2
CPU1
B2
Front of Server
B1
A2
A1
G1
G2
H1
H2
CPU2
F2
F1
E2
331707
E1
Memory Population Rules

When considering the memory configuration of your server, you should consider the following items:
■ Each channel has two DIMM slots (for example, channel A = slots A1 and A2).
— A channel can operate with one or two DIMMs installed.
— If a channel has only one DIMM, populate slot 1 first (the blue slot).
■ When both CPUs are installed, populate the DIMM slots of each CPU identically.
— Fill blue slots in the channels first: A1, E1, B1, F1, C1, G1, D1, H1
— Fill black slots in the channels second: A2, E2, B2, F2, C2, G2, D2, H2
■ Any DIMM installed in a DIMM socket for which the CPU is absent is not recognized.
■ Observe the DIMM mixing rules shown in Table 30
Table 30 DIMM Rules for C220 M3 Servers
DIMM Parameter Mix Across a Single Bank? Mix Across Multiple Bank?
DIMM Size
RDIMM = 4, 8, or 16 GB No—Must be same size in the Yes—Different banks can use
same bank. different DIMM sizes (as long as all
DIMMs in a single bank use the same
DIMM size).
LRDIMM = 32 GB You cannot mix 32 GB LRDIMMs You cannot mix 32 GB LRDIMMs with
with any RDIMM or UDIMM any RDIMM or UDIMM
UDIMM = 4 GB
You cannot mix 4 GB UDIMMs with You cannot mix 4 GB UDIMMs with
any RDIMM or LRIMM any RDIMM or LRIMM
DIMM Speed
1333 or 1600 MHz1 No—Must be same speed in the Yes—but if DIMMs of mixed speed
same bank. are used, the server will clock down
to the lowest speed.
DIMM Type
RDIMMs, LRDIMMs, or You cannot mix DIMM types You cannot mix DIMM types
UDIMMs
1 DPC or 2 DPC
DIMMs per Channel (DPC)
RDIMMs and LRDIMMs run at 1333 MHz at either 1.35 V or 1.5 V
UDIMMs run at 1066 MHz at 1.35 V and 1333 MHz at 1.5 V
Notes . . .
1. Only 1333- and 1600-MHz DIMMs are currently available for the C220 M3 server.
Recommended Memory Configuration

This section explains the recommended DIMM population order rules for the C220 M3 server.
■ All DIMMs must be DDR3 DIMMs.

■ Do not mix:
— DIMMs with different sizes or clock rates in a bank
— RDIMMs and LRDIMMs
— ECC and non-ECC DIMMs
■ There are blue and black DIMM slots. Populate blue slots first.
■ When single- and dual-rank DIMMs are populated for 2DPC, always populate the dual-rank
DIMM in the blue DIMM slot and the single-rank DIMM in the black DIMM slot.
Many memory configurations are possible. For best results, follow Table 31 when populating DIMMs.
Table 31 Recommended Memory Configurations1

CPU 1 DIMMs CPU 2 DIMMs
Total DIMM Max Total
System Blue Slots Black Slots Blue Slots Black Slots Operating DIMMs in
Memory Bank 1 Bank 2 Bank 1 Bank 2 Speed the
Size (A1, B1, (A2, B2, (E1, F1, (E2, F2, (MHz) System
C1, D1) C2, D2) G1, H1) G2, H2)
32 GB 4x4 GB — 4x4 GB — 1600 8
2x8 GB — 2x8 GB — 1600 4
64 GB 4x4 GB 4x4 GB 4x4 GB 4x4 GB 1600 16
4x8 GB — 4x8 GB — 1600 8
96 GB 4x8 GB 2x8 GB 4x8 GB 2x8 GB 1600 12
3x16 GB — 3x16 GB — 1600 6
4x8 GB 4x4 GB 4x8 GB 4x4 GB 1600 16
128 GB 4x8 GB 4x8 GB 4x8 GB 4x8 GB 1600 16
4x16 GB — 4x16 GB — 1600 8
192 GB 4x16 GB 2x16 GB 4x16 GB 2x16 GB 1600 12
4x16 GB 4x8 GB 4x16 GB 4x8 GB 1600 16
256 GB 4x16 GB 4x16 GB 4x16 GB 4x16 GB 1600 16
512 GB 4x32 GB 4x32 GB 4x32 GB 4x32 GB 13332 16
Notes . . .
1. Rows marked in yellow indicate best performance.
2. Even though the specified maximum speed of 32 GB LRDIMMs is 1600 MHz, they run at a maximum speed of
1333 MHz in 2DPC configurations.
Supported DIMM Populations

The supported DIMM populations are listed in Table 32.
Table 32 Supported DIMM Configurations
Total
Total DIMMs CPU 1 Total DIMMs CPU 2
CPU 1 DIMMs CPU 2 DIMMs Capacity for
for CPU 1 Capacity for CPU 2 Capacity
2 CPUs
1 x 8 GB 1 8 GB 1 x 8 GB 1 8 GB 16 GB
1 x 16 GB 1 16 GB 1 x 16 GB 1 16 GB 32 GB
2 x 4 GB 2 8 GB 2 x 4 GB 2 8 GB 16 GB
4 x 4 GB 4 16 GB 4 x 4 GB 4 16 GB 32 GB
2 x 8 GB 2 16 GB 2 x 8 GB 2 16 GB 32 GB
6 x 4 GB 6 24 GB 6 x 4 GB 6 24 GB 48 GB
8 x 4 GB 8 32 GB 8 x 4 GB 8 32 GB 64 GB
4 x 8 GB 4 32 GB 4 x 8 GB 4 32 GB 64 GB
8 x 4 GB 8 32 GB 8 x 4 GB 8 32 GB 64 GB
1 x 32 GB 1 32 GB 1 x 32 GB 1 32 GB 64 GB
5 x 8 GB 5 40 GB 5 x 8 GB 5 40 GB 80 GB
3 x 16 GB 3 48 GB 3 x 16 GB 3 48 GB 96 GB
6 x 8 GB 6 48 GB 6 x 8 GB 6 48 GB 96 GB
4x8 GB + 4x4 GB 8 48 GB 4x8 GB + 4x4 GB 8 48 GB 96 GB
7 x 8 GB 7 56 GB 7 x 8 GB 7 56 GB 112 GB
4 x 16 GB 4 64 GB 4 x 16 GB 4 64 GB 128 GB
8 x 8 GB 8 64 GB 8 x 8 GB 8 64 GB 128 GB
2 x 32 GB 2 64 GB 2 x 32 GB 2 64 GB 128 GB
5 x 16 5 80 GB 5 x 16 5 80 GB 160 GB
6 x 16 GB 6 96 GB 6 x 16 GB 6 96 GB 192 GB
3 x 32 GB 3 96 GB 3 x 32 GB 3 96 GB 192 GB
7 x 16 GB 7 112 GB 7 x 16 GB 7 112 GB 224 GB
8 x 16 GB 8 128 GB 8 x 16 GB 8 128 GB 256 GB
4 x 32 GB 4 128 GB 4 x 32 GB 4 128 GB 256 GB
8 x 32 GB 8 256 GB 8 x 32 GB 8 256 GB 512 GB
Low-Voltage DIMM Considerations

The C220 M3 server can be ordered with dual-voltage (1.5/1.35 V) DIMMs only. Note the following
considerations:
■ Low-voltage DIMMs within the server must have the identical manufacturer, type, speed,
and size.
■ Low-voltage DIMMs and standard-voltage DIMMs can be mixed in the same server. Note that
this causes the system BIOS to default to standard-voltage operation (Performance Mode).
That is, the server cannot operate in Power Saving Mode unless all DIMMs are low-voltage
DIMMs.
■ CPUs that have a maximum memory frequency less than 1333 MHz support low-voltage
DIMMs operating in Power Saving Mode only, and do not support Performance Mode.
RAID Details
The available RAID configurations are shown in this section.
(1) 1-CPU Configurations
Mezzanine cards are not supported for 1-CPU configurations, Therefore, only the following RAID
controllers are supported for single-CPU configurations. Select one of these:
■ An embedded RAID controller (on motherboard) from Table 5 on page 19

■ One internal drive RAID controller (slot 1 only) from Table 7 on page 20
■ One external drive RAID controller (slot 1 only) from Table 7 on page 20
NOTE: PCIe slot 2 is not supported for 1-CPU configurations
NOTE: In 1-CPU configurations, PCIe slot 1 is the default slot supported for an
internal drive RAID controller. PCIe slots 1 or 2 can be used for one external drive
RAID controller or for PCIe expansion cards. You can change the default card slot for
a RAID controller to a different slot by going into the BIOS and reconfiguring the
option ROM (OPROM) settings.
You may also select an appropriate optional RAID configuration listed in Table 7 on page 20
(2) 2-CPU Configurations
Select one of the following:
■ An embedded RAID controller (on motherboard) from Table 5 on page 19

■ One mezzanine RAID controller from Table 6 on page 19
■ One internal drive RAID controller (slot 2) from Table 7 on page 20
■ One external drive RAID controller (slot 1 or 2) from Table 7 on page 20
■ One mezzanine RAID controller from Table 6 on page 19 and one external drive RAID
controller (slot 1 or 2) from Table 7 on page 20
NOTE: In 2-CPU configurations, PCIe slot 2 is the default slot supported for an
internal drive RAID controller. Slot 1 or slot 2 can be used for one external drive RAID
controller or PCIe expansion cards. You can change the default card slot for a RAID
controller to a different slot by going into the BIOS and reconfiguring the option ROM
(OPROM) settings.
You may also select an appropriate optional RAID configuration listed in Table 7 on page 20
RAID Option ROM (OPROM) Settings

The server contains an Option ROM (OPROM) for the PCIe slots. The server has a finite amount of option
ROM with which it can boot up devices. Go into the BIOS and disable the OPROM on the PCIe slots not used
for booting so that resources are available for the slots that are used for booting. An example OPROM BIOS
screen is shown in Figure 8.
Figure 8 Example BIOS Screen for OPROM
Upgrade and Servicing-Related Parts

This section lists the upgrade and servicing-related parts you may need during the life of your server. Some
of these parts are configured with every server, and some may be ordered when needed or may be ordered
and kept on hand as spares for future use. See Table 33.
Table 33 Upgrade and Servicing-related Parts for UCS C220 M3 SFF Server
Spare Product ID (PID) Description
N20-BBLKD= 2.5-inch HDD Blanking Panel1
UCSC-CABLE1= Set of two (2) SAS/SATA Cables for C220 M3 SFF (2.5-in)
UCSC-PCIF-01H= PCIe Low Profile blanking panel for UCS C-Series Server
UCSC-PCIF-01F= PCIe Full Height blanking panel for UCS C-Series Server
UCSC-HS-C220M3= Heat Sink for UCS C220 M3 Rack Server1
UCSC-AIRBAF-C220= Air Baffle Replacement Kit for C220 M3 Server1
N20-MBLIBATT= Replacement Lithium Battery for Server Motherboard (CR2032)1
UCS-RAID-BBU= Battery Back-Up for 92662
UCS-RAID-CV-SC= LSI CacheVault Power Module 9266CV, 9265CV and 9285CV-8e 3
UCSC-PSU-BLKP= Power supply blanking panel/filler for C-Series Servers
UCSC-CMA1= Reversible Cable Management Arm for C220 rack servers
UCSC-RAIL1= Rail Kit for C220 rack servers
UCSC-RAIL1-I= Inner rail spare for C2204
UCSC-SD-16G-C220= 16GB SD Card for C220 Servers5
UCS-SD-16G= Blank SD Card for UCS servers6
UCS-USBFLSH-S-4GB= 4GB SLC Flash USB Drive (shorter) for all servers except C260
N20-BKVM= KVM local IO cable for UCS servers console port7
UCS-CPU-EP-PNP= Pick n place CPU tool set (for Intel E5 EP Socket R)8
UCS-CPU-GREASE2= C220 and C240 CPU thermal grease syringe - needed for heatsink seal8
UCSX-HSCK= UCS Processor Heat Sink Cleaning Kit (when replacing a CPU)8
Notes . . .
1. This part is included/configured with your UCS server (in some cases, as determined by the configuration of
your server).
2. If your server contains an LSI MegaRAID SAS 9266-8i RAID controller card with battery backup
(UCS-RAID-9266), the card contains a battery backup unit (UCS-RAID-BBU), which can be replaced. If your
server contains an LSI MegaRAID SAS 9266-8i RAID controller card without a battery backup unit
(UCS-RAID-9266NB), the card does not contain a battery backup unit (UCS-RAID-BBU); however, you can
retrofit the card with a battery backup if desired. Note that you cannot retrofit a UCS-RAID-9266NB or
UCS-RAID-9266 RAID card with an LSI Cachevault Power Module (also known as a Supercap).
3. You can order a replacement only for the RAID cards listed. You cannot retrofit a UCS-RAID-9266NB or
UCS-RAID-9266 RAID card with an LSI Cachevault Power Module (also known as a Supercap)
4. The server is shipped with the inner rail attached to the chassis.
5. This SD card is preloaded with an image specific to the C220 server.
6. This SD card is blank. The required image for the C220 server can be downloaded to the card.
7. This part is included/configured with the server chassis.
8. This part is included with the purchase of an optional or spare CPU processor kit.
Drive Blanking Panels

A drive blanking panel (N20-BBLKD=) must be installed if you remove a disk drive from a UCS server. These
panels are required to maintain system temperatures at safe operating levels, and to keep dust away from
system components.
Adding an Additional CPU (with CPU heat sink)

All Cisco UCS two CPU socket-capable servers can be upgraded from having one to having two CPUs
configured. You will need to order and install a heat sink when adding any additional CPU to a server.
Instructions for installing the new CPU and heat sink can be found at the following link:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/unified_computing/ucs/c/hw/C220/install/replace.html#wp1233864
Motherboard Lithium Battery

You can order a replacement motherboard battery. Installation instructions are found at this link:
CPU Removal and Installation (“pick n place”) Tool Set

The Pick n Place tool set includes two tools:
■ Pick and pull cap tool - used to pull off the plastic protective cap covering an empty CPU socket and
to remove or lift a CPU processor without touching it
■ Pick and place tool - used to install a CPU in its socket without damage. Must be used each time a
CPU is installed in a UCS “M3” server.
Instructions for using this tool set are found at the following link:
NOTE: When you purchase a spare CPU, the Pick n Place Toolkit is included.
Thermal Grease (with syringe applicator) for CPU to Heatsink Seal

Thermal grease must be applied to the top of the CPU where it comes in contact with the heat sink.
Instructions for applying thermal grease are found at:
CAUTION: Use only the thermal grease specified for this server
(UCS-CPU-GREASE2=). Thermal grease for other systems may have
different thermal conductivity properties and may cause overheating if
used in the C220 M3 server. DO NOT use thermal grease available for
purchase at any commercial electronics store. If these instructions are
not followed, the CPU may overheat and be destroyed.
NOTE: When you purchase a spare CPU, the thermal grease with syringe applicator
is included.
Air Baffle Replacement Kit

Air baffles are designed to direct airflow through the server to maintain server temperature at a safe
operating level. These baffles must always remain installed during server operation. The Air Baffle
Replacement Kit includes the air baffles needed for one UCS C220 M3 server.
CPU Heat Sink Cleaning Kit

The cleaning kit is used to remove the existing thermal compound from the bottom of the heat sink during
a CPU replacement process. Instructions for cleaning are found at the following link:
NOTE: When you purchase a spare CPU, the CPU cleaning kit is included.
RACKS
The Cisco R42610 rack (see Figure 9) is certified for Cisco UCS installation at customer sites and is suitable
for the following equipment:
■ Cisco UCS B-Series servers and fabric interconnects

■ Cisco UCS C-Series and select Nexus switches
The rack is compatible with hardware designed for EIA-standard 19-inch racks. Rack specifications are
listed in Table 34.
Table 34 Cisco R42610 Rack Specifications
Parameter Standard Rack Expansion Rack
Dimensions (H x W x D) 78.74 x 24 x 43.38 in. 78.74 x 23.58 x 43.38 in.

(2000 x 610 x 1102 mm) (2000 x 599 x 1102 mm)
Dimensions (H x W x D) 89 x 33 x 47 in. 89 x 33 x 47 in.

with packaging (2261 x 838 x 1194 mm) (2261 x 838 x 1194 mm)
Distance from front 29.2 in (741 mm) 29.2 in (741 mm)

mounting rail to rear
mounting rail
Weight 299.83 lb (136 kg) 231. 49 lb (105 kg)
Weight with packaging 354 lb 284 lb

(161 kg) (129 kg)
Side panels included Yes No
Equipment mounting 42RU 42RU

capacity
Static load capacity 2100 lb 2100 lb

(954 kg) (954 kg)
Dynamic load capacity Not applicable Not applicable
NOTE: The AC input connector is an IEC 320 C-14 15 A/250 VAC power inlet.
Figure 9 Cisco R42610 Rack
Front view - door closed Front view - door open Front view - door removed
PDUs
Cisco RP Series Power Distribution Units (PDUs) offer power distribution with branch circuit protection.
Cisco RP Series PDU models distribute power to up to 24 outlets. The architecture organizes power
distribution, simplifies cable management, and enables you to move, add, and change rack equipment
without an electrician.
With a Cisco RP Series PDU in the rack, you can replace up to two dozen input power cords with just one.
The fixed input cord connects to the power source from overhead or under-floor distribution. Your IT
equipment is then powered by PDU outlets in the rack using short, easy-to-manage power cords.
The C-series severs accept the zero-rack-unit (0RU) PDU. See Figure 10).
Figure 10 Zero Rack Unit PDU (PID = RP208-30-2P-U-2)
1 Breakers 3 C19 plugs
2 Ground connection 4 C13 plugs
Cisco RP Series PDU models provide two 20-ampere (A) circuit breakers for groups of receptacles. The
effects of a tripped circuit are limited to a receptacle group. Simply press a button to reset that circuit.
KVM CABLE
The KVM cable provides a connection into the server, providing a DB9 serial connector, a VGA connector for
a monitor, and dual USB ports for a keyboard and mouse. With this cable, you can create a direct
connection to the operating system and the BIOS running on the server.
The KVM cable ordering information is listed in Table 35.
Table 35 KVM Cable
N20-BKVM KVM cable for B-Series Blade Server console port
Figure 11 KVM Cable
1 Connector (to server front panel) 3 VGA connector (for a monitor)
2 DB-9 serial connector 4 Two-port USB connector (for a mouse and

keyboard)
Motherboard USB and SD Ports, and RAID Card Backup Location

The C220 M3 SFF motherboard has a general-purpose USB socket, and two SD sockets as shown in Figure 12.
The mounting location for the RAID SuperCap data cache power backup module is also shown.
Figure 12 Motherboard USB and SD Ports and RAID Card Super Capacitor Location
SAS1
SAS2
SAS1
SAS2
FAN1
PCIe1
CPU1
FAN2
PCIe2
FAN3
1
PSU2
FAN4
CPU2
3
FAN5
PSU1
331714
1 SD1 socket 3 USB connector
2 SD2 socket 4 SuperCap module mounting location
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions and Weight
Table 36 UCS C220 M3 Dimensions and Weight
Parameter Value
Height 1.7 in. (4.32 cm)
Width 16.92 in.(43.0 cm)
Depth 28.5 in. (72.4cm)
Front Clearance 3 in. (76 mm)
Side Clearance 1 in. (25 mm)
Rear Clearance 6 in. (152 mm)
Weight
Maximum (8 HDDs, 2 CPUs, 16 DIMMs, 2 power supplies) 35.6 lbs (16.2 kg)
Minimum (1 HDD, 1 CPU, 1 DIMM, 1 power supply) 26.8 lbs (12.1 kg)
Bare (0 HDD, 0 CPU, 0 DIMM, 1 power supply) 22 lbs (10 kg)
Power Specifications
The general power specifications for the C220 M3 SFF server 450 W power supply are listed in Table 37.
Table 37 UCS C220 M3 SFF 450 W Power Supply Specifications
Description Specification
AC input voltage 90 to 264 VAC self-ranging,

100 to 120 VAC nominal
AC input frequency Range: 47 to 63 Hz (single phase, 50 to 60 Hz nominal)
Maximum AC input current 7.6 A peak at 100 VAC

3.65 A peak at 208 VAC
Maximum AC inrush current 11 A
Maximum output power for each 450 W

power supply
Power supply output voltage Main power: 12 VDC

Standby power: 12 VDC
Power supply efficiency CSCI Platinum
NOTE: AC input connector is an IEC 320 C-14 15A/250VAC power inlet.
The general power specifications for the C220 M3 SFF server 650 W power supply are listed in Table 37.
AC input voltage 90 to 264 VAC self-ranging,

AC input frequency Range: 47 to 63 Hz (single phase, 50 to 60 Hz nominal)
Maximum AC input current 7.6 A peak at 100 VAC

3.65 A peak at 208 VAC
Maximum AC inrush current 11 A
Maximum output power for the 650 W

power supply
Power supply output voltage Main power: 12 VDC

Standby power: 12 VDC
Power supply efficiency CSCI Platinum
NOTE: AC input connector is an IEC 320 C-14 15A/250VAC power inlet.
For configuration-specific power specifications, use the Cisco UCS Power Calculator at this URL:
https://express.salire.com/Go/Cisco/Cisco-UCS-Power-Calculator.aspx
Environmental Specifications
The power specifications for the C220 M3 server are listed in Table 39.
Table 39 UCS C220 M3 Environmental Specifications
Parameter Minimum
Temperature operating 41 to 104° F (5 to 40° C)

derate the maximum temperature by 1°C per every 305m of
altitude above sea level
Temperature nonoperating –40 to 149°F (–40 to 65°C)
Humidity (RH) nonoperating, 10 to 90%

non-condensing
Altitude operating 0 to 3,000 m (0 to 10,000 ft.)
Altitude nonoperating 0 to 12,192 m (0 to 40,000 ft.)
Sound Power level, Measure 5.4

A-weighted per ISO7779 LWAd (Bels)
Operation at 73°F (23°C)
Sound Pressure level, Measure 37

A-weighted per ISO7779 LpAm (dBA)
Operation at 73°F (23°C)
Compliance Requirements
The regulatory compliance requirements for C-Series servers are listed in Table 40.
Table 40 UCS C-Series Regulatory Compliance Requirements
Parameter Description
Regulatory Compliance Products should comply with CE Markings per directives

2004/108/EC and 2006/95/EC
Safety UL 60950-1 Second Edition

CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1 Second Edition
EN 60950-1 Second Edition
IEC 60950-1 Second Edition
AS/NZS 60950-1
GB4943 2001
EMC - Emissions 47CFR Part 15 (CFR 47) Class A

AS/NZS CISPR22 Class A
CISPR22 Class A
EN55022 Class A
ICES003 Class A
VCCI Class A
EN61000-3-2
EN61000-3-3
KN22 Class A
CNS13438 Class A
EMC - Immunity EN55024

CISPR24
EN300386
KN24

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CISCO SYSTEMS PUBLICATION HISTORY

Figure 1 Cisco UCS C220 M3 High-Density SFF Rack Server

Figure 2 Chassis Front View

HDD1 HDD2 HDD3

1 Power button/power status LED 6 Power supply status LED

2 Identification button/LED 7 Network link activity LED

3 System status LED 8 Asset tag (serial number)

5 Temperature status LED 10 Drives (up to eight hot-swappable 2-5-inch

Chassis Rear View

Figure 3 Chassis Rear View

1 Power supplies (up to two) 6 One 10/100/1000 Ethernet dedicated

2 Slot 2: Low-profile PCIe slot on riser: 7 Dual 1-GbE ports

3 Slot 1: Standard-profile PCIe slot on riser: 8 USB ports

4 VGA video connector 9 Rear Identification button/LED

5 Serial port (RJ-45 connector) — —

BASE SERVER STANDARD CAPABILITIES and FEATURES

Table 1 Capabilities and Features

Chassis One rack unit (1RU) chassis

Video The Emulex Pilot 3 Integrated Baseboard Management Controller provides

■ Matrox G200e video controller

Interfaces ■ Rear panel

CONFIGURING the SERVER

■ STEP 1 VERIFY SERVER SKU, page 10

STEP 1 VERIFY SERVER SKU

Table 2 PID of the C220 M3 High-Density SFF Rack Base Server

Product ID (PID) Description

The Cisco C220 M3 server:

■ Includes one tool-less rail kit

STEP 2 SELECT CPU(s)

■ Intel E5-2600 series processor family CPUs

The available CPUs are listed in Table 3.

Table 3 Available Intel CPUs: E5-2600 Series Processor Family CPUs

Clock Cache Highest DDR3

UCS-CPU-E5-2690 E5-2690 2.90 135 20 8 8 GT/s 1600

UCS-CPU-E5-2680 E5-2680 2.70 130 20 8 8 GT/s 1600

UCS-CPU-E5-2670 E5-2670 2.60 115 20 8 8 GT/s 1600

UCS-CPU-E5-2667 E5-2667 2.90 130 15 6 8 GT/s 1600

UCS-CPU-E5-2665 E5-2665 2.40 115 20 8 8 GT/s 1600

UCS-CPU-E5-2660 E5-2660 2.20 95 20 8 8 GT/s 1600

UCS-CPU-E5-2650 E5-2650 2.00 95 20 8 8 GT/s 1600

UCS-CPU-E5-2650L E5-2650L 1.80 70 20 8 8 GT/s 1600

UCS-CPU-E5-2643 E5-2643 3.30 130 10 4 8 GT/s 1600

UCS-CPU-E5-2640 E5-2640 2.50 95 15 6 7.2 GT/s 1333

UCS-CPU-E5-2630 E5-2630 2.30 95 15 6 7.2 GT/s 1333

UCS-CPU-E5-2630L E5-2630L 2.00 60 15 6 7.2 GT/s 1333

UCS-CPU-E5-2620 E5-2620 2.00 95 15 6 7.2 GT/s 1333

UCS-CPU-E5-2609 E5-2609 2.40 80 10 4 6.4 GT/s 1066

(1) 1-CPU configurations:

■ Select any one CPU listed in Table 3.

(2) 2-CPU Configurations:

■ You can select either one processor or two identical processors.

STEP 3 SELECT MEMORY

Figure 4 C220 M3 SFF Memory Organization

Select DIMMs and Memory Mirroring

NOTE: When memory mirroring is enabled, the memory subsystem simultaneously

Table 4 Available DDR3 DIMMs

UCS-ML-1X324RY-A 32GB DDR3-1600-MHz LR DIMM/PC3-12800/quad rank/x4/1.35v 1.35 V 4