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Solutions Guide for Cisco UCS B and C Series Servers The Cisco Unified Computing System is a next-generation data center platform that unites compute, network, storage access, and virtualization into

The system is an integrated, scalable, multi-chassis platform in which all resources participate in a unified management domain.

1 Solutions Guide for Cisco UCS B and C Series Servers The Cisco Unified Computing System is a next-generation data center platform that unites compute, network, storage access, and virtualization into a cohesive system designed to reduce TCO and increase business agility. The system integrates a low-latency, lossless 10GE unified network fabric with enterprise-class, x86-architecture servers. The system is an integrated, scalable, multi-chassis platform in which all resources participate in a unified management domain. Blade server applications present unique challenges in terms of rack level power distribution (ack PDU), cable management and physical access space requirements for hot-swappable blade components. This application guide provides specific physical infrastructure recommendations - enclosures, rack PDUs, and cable management - for Cisco UCS B and C Series servers in 5 simple steps: 1. Determine Power Configuration 2. Calculate Power Draw 3. Select ack PDUs 4. Select Enclosure 5. Select Cable Management

2 Contents Enclosures and ack PDU (rpdu) Overview...3 Step 1: Determine Power Configuration.. 4 Step 2: Calculate Power Load. 5 Step 3: Determine Chassis, Server Quantities per ecommended rpdu... 5 Tables 3A,3B (rpdus for B Chassis) Tables 3C,3D (rpdus for C Servers). 7 Metered ack PDUs Switched ack PDUs Step 4: Select Enclosures...10 Step 5: Shock Packaging 15 2

Enclosures and ack Mount Power Distributions Units Advanced PDUs Integrates power management capabilities with other products including Symmetra PX UPS,

Comprehensive device, phase, and breaker bank level metering for overload protection, capacity planning purposes, and energy efficiency initiatives ight

Featured Enclosures NetShelter SX enclosures offer the most standard, outof-box features to ease installation and speed deployment.

Sizes Available: 42U, 45U, & 48U heights, 600mm (24 ) & 750mm (30 ) widths, and 1070mm (42 ) & 1200mm (47.2 ) depths.

3 Enclosures and ack Mount Power Distributions Units Advanced PDUs Integrates power management capabilities with other products including Symmetra PX UPS, row and room PDUs, Inow cooling, NetShelter SX enclosures, and StruxureWare for Data Centers management software suite. Features zero U, low profile design, optimized for high-density rack power solutions to minimize interference between the ack PDU and hot-swap blade components. Comprehensive device, phase, and breaker bank level metering for overload protection, capacity planning purposes, and energy efficiency initiatives ight Angle C19/C20 connectors minimize bend radius at the connection point and reduce interference in the rear of an enclosure Cisco EnergyWise Compatible Full Featured Enclosures NetShelter SX enclosures offer the most standard, outof-box features to ease installation and speed deployment. Single enclosure design is flexible enough to accommodate various networking and server applications. Sizes Available: 42U, 45U, & 48U heights, 600mm (24 ) & 750mm (30 ) widths, and 1070mm (42 ) & 1200mm (47.2 ) depths. Available in black, white (North America), grey (Europe) for environments in which lighting is optimized Shock packaging now available for all sizes of cabinets makes ack and stack Easy for Equipment Integrators and Converged Deployments. NetShelter SX with Shock Packaging now certified by Cisco for preracking and shipping Cisco UCS Schneider Electric is a global leader in data center infrastructure - cooling, UPS, power distribution, racks and management. 3

Step 1: Determine Power Configuration B Series: The UCS B Series chassis includes four, single

Follow the diagram below for a fully redundant 2N power configuration.

servers are similar to traditional rack mount servers.

4 Step 1: Determine Power Configuration B Series: The UCS B Series chassis includes four, single phase, hot-swappable redundant power supplies with IEC C20 Inlet connections. Follow the diagram below for a fully redundant 2N power configuration. ack PDU Source B ack PDU Source A Connect to C19 Outlets on ack PDU C Series: The UCS C-Series servers are similar to traditional rack mount servers. The C-Series is available in 1U, 2U, and 4U form factors. The various configuration options account for a large range in possible power loads. C200 C210 ack PDU Source A C460 ack PDU Source B 4

5 Step 2: Calculate Power Load (Watts) Use Cisco s UCS Power Calculator* to determine the power draw (watts) for the exact configuration (e.g. processors, memory, drives ) of UCS B and/or C series servers. ( Step 3: Determine Chassis, Server Quantities per ecommended ack PDUs (Tables 3A, 3B, 3C and 3D) Tables are organized based on the power capacity ratings for ack PDUs, showing both single phase and three phase options. Tables show maximum number of B-Series chassis and C servers that can be supported from recommended rack PDU, based on wattage from Step 2. Tables show recommended Metered rack PDUs with a zero U form factor and IEC outlets. In order to allow for loss of one power source, each rack PDU has been sized and provisioned for approximate power rating of the chassis or server. Ensure recommended rack PDU input connector can be connected to an onsite circuit. Additional rack PDUs in different configurations are shown on page 10 and 11. 5

Table 3A : Number of B-Series Chassis / ecommended ack PDU (North America) Table 3B: Number of B-Series Chassis / ecommended ack PDU (International) Typical UCS configurations will

Calculations in the tables include 800W for the FIs If the Cisco Power Calculator indicates the FI s draw more than 800W, it is recommended double checking the rack PDU selection

6 Table 3A : Number of B-Series Chassis / ecommended ack PDU (North America) Table 3B: Number of B-Series Chassis / ecommended ack PDU (International) Typical UCS configurations will include 2 Fabric Interconnects (FI) at the top of the rack. Calculations in the tables include 800W for the FIs If the Cisco Power Calculator indicates the FI s draw more than 800W, it is recommended double checking the rack PDU selection to confirm total wattage of connected devices does not exceed rack PDU rating. Ensure the selected rack PDU has two C13 receptacles to connect the FIs. * Limited by number of C19 outlets on rack PDU ** Limited by internal circuit breaker capacity. UL mandates 80% de-rating (16A) for continuous loads. 6

Table 3C: Number of C-Series Servers / ecommended ack PDU (North America) Table 3D: Number of C-Series Servers / ecommended ack PDU (International) Typical UCS configurations will

7 Table 3C: Number of C-Series Servers / ecommended ack PDU (North America) Table 3D: Number of C-Series Servers / ecommended ack PDU (International) Typical UCS configurations will include 2 Fabric Interconnects (FI) at the top of the rack. Calculations in the tables include 800W for the FIs If the Cisco Power Calculator indicates the FI s draw more than 800W, it is recommended double checking the rack PDU selection to confirm total wattage of connected devices does not exceed rack PDU rating. Ensure the selected rack PDU has two C13 receptacles to connect the FIs. * Limited by number of C13 outlets on rack PDU ** Limited by internal circuit breaker capacity. UL mandates 80% de-rating (16A) for continuous loads. 7

ack PDU Charts - Metered Metered ack Power Distribution Units (PDUs) provide active metering to enable energy optimization and circuit protection.

Metered ack PDUs provide power utilization data to allow Data Center managers to make informed decisions on load balancing and right sizing IT environments to lower total cost of ownership.

8 ack PDU Charts - Metered Metered ack Power Distribution Units (PDUs) provide active metering to enable energy optimization and circuit protection. User-defined alarm thresholds mitigate risk with real-time local and remote alerts to warn of potential circuit overloads. Metered ack PDUs provide power utilization data to allow Data Center managers to make informed decisions on load balancing and right sizing IT environments to lower total cost of ownership. AP8000 series Metered ack PDUs include real power monitoring, a temperature/humidity sensor port, locking IEC receptacles, and ultra low profile circuit breakers. Users can access and configure Metered ack PDUs through secure Web, SNMP, or Telnet Interfaces. Metered by Outlet ack PDUs Metered by Outlet ack Power Distribution Units (PDUs) provide all of the active metering features of Metered ack PDUs and include real-time remote monitoring of each individual outlet. 8 ack PDUs recommended on page 6 and 7.

Power sequencing time delays allow users to define the order in which to power up or down attached equipment.

9 ack PDU Charts - Switched Switched ack Power Distribution Units (PDUs) enable advanced, user-customizable power control and active monitoring. emote outlet level controls allow power on/off functionality for power recycling to remotely reboot equipment and restrict unauthorized use of individual outlets. Power sequencing time delays allow users to define the order in which to power up or down attached equipment. Avoid circuit overload during power recovery and extend uptime of critical equipment by prioritizing the load shedding. Input Current metering provides real-time remote monitoring of connected loads. AP8000 series Switched ack PDUs include real power monitoring, a temperature/humidity sensor port, and locking IEC receptacles. User-defined alarms warn of potential circuit overloads before critical IT failures occur. Users can access, configure, and control Switched ack PDUs through secure Web, SNMP, or Telnet Interfaces. Switched with Metering by Outlet Metered by Outlet with Switching ack Power Distribution Units (PDUs) enable advanced, user-customizable power control and individual outlet power metering. 9

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Enclosure ecommendations UCS B-Series The following diagrams are intended to show how the UCS B-Series chassis fits within the different widths and depths of the NetShelter SX.

11 Enclosure ecommendations UCS B-Series The following diagrams are intended to show how the UCS B-Series chassis fits within the different widths and depths of the NetShelter SX. Blade chassis in general offer unique challenges of space and access. The rear area needs to be completely clear of cable managers and PDUs in order to access the rear hot-swappable components. In addition, the B-Series chassis is about 75mm (3 in) deeper than most rack mount equipment, lessening the available rear space. 600mm/24 Wide Enclosures TOP VIEW Cisco UCS 5108 Chassis Cisco UCS 5108 Chassis 1200 mm Cisco UCS 5100 Chassis Yellow areas show data cabling area. ecommended cable managers : A7710 Chassis hot swap component access 600 mm Chassis hot swap component access Chassis hot swap component access 600 mm 600 mm The 1070mm (42 ) deep enclosure is not recommended due to lack of the space for cable management. If 1070mm deep must be used, maximize space by rotating PDUs 90 degrees (Use A7711) so the outlets are facing the rear. Add right angle power cord kits to improve clearance with enclosure frame. For cable management, use A7540 Toolless Cable ing kit in any available space. The 1200mm (47 ) deep enclosure offers more mounting options for PDUs and cable managers. The above two diagrams show suggested options. PDUs should be mounted in rear-most toolless channels to avoid interference with blade chassis components. If it is preferred to mount PDUs on opposite sides, maximize space by rotating PDUs 90 degrees so that the outlets are facing the rear. If the preferred PDU orientation is outlets-facing-in then consider mounting PDUs on the left side (as viewed above center). The rear power modules of the blade chassis are biased to the right offering more clearance on the left side. ecommended cable manager A7710 mounted in toolless rear channels. AP8866 rack PDU shown in illustration; however, configuration would be common for any PDU selection and number of UCS 5108 blade server chassis EA VIEW UCS 6100, 6200 Series Fabric Interconnects (can be positioned to customer preference) 11

Enclosure ecommendations B-Series (cont) The below diagrams show the available rear space for 750mm (30 ) wide NetShelter s and the recommended ack PDU and cable management options.

12 Enclosure ecommendations B-Series (cont) The below diagrams show the available rear space for 750mm (30 ) wide NetShelter s and the recommended ack PDU and cable management options. 750mm/30 Wide Enclosures TOP VIEW ack PDUs can be placed on either side of rack enclosure Cisco UCS 5108 Chassis Chassis hot swap component access 750 mm Cisco UCS 5108 Chassis Chassis hot swap component access 750 mm Cisco UCS 5108 Chassis Chassis hot swap component access 750 mm Yellow areas show data cabling area. ecommended cable managers: A7710, A7721, or A7580A 1200mm enclosure has additional space for access and cable management (can use additional A7710, A7721, or A7580A kits) The wider 750mm (30 ) enclosures are the recommended enclosures for blade applications. They offer the most clearance with ack PDUs/cable managers and the removable modules of the blade chassis. If the preferred ack PDU orientation is outlets-facing-in then consider mounting ack PDUs on the left side (as viewed above center). The rear modules of the blade chassis are biased to the right offering more clearance on the left side. ecommended cable manager A7710 mounted in toolless rear channels. EA VIEW UCS 6100, Series Fabric Interconnects (can be positioned to customer preference) 12

Enclosure ecommendations UCS C-Series The following diagrams are intended to show how the UCS C-Series servers fit within the different widths and depths of the NetShelter SX.

5 inches resulting in greater available rear space than the B-Series. 600mm/24 Wide Enclosures TOP VIEW Cisco C-Series Server 1200 mm Cisco C-Series Server 1200 mm Yellow areas show data cabling area.

management. If 1070mm deep must be used, maximize space by rotating PDUs 90 degrees (Use A7711) so the outlets are facing the rear.

13 Enclosure ecommendations UCS C-Series The following diagrams are intended to show how the UCS C-Series servers fit within the different widths and depths of the NetShelter SX. The rear area needs to be completely clear of cable managers and PDUs in order to access the rear server components. The C-Series servers range in depth from inches resulting in greater available rear space than the B-Series. 600mm/24 Wide Enclosures TOP VIEW Cisco C-Series Server 1200 mm Cisco C-Series Server 1200 mm Yellow areas show data cabling area. ecommended cable managers: A7710 Chassis ear Component Clearance 600 mm Chassis ear Component Clearance 600 mm The 1070mm (42 ) deep enclosure is not recommended due to lack of space for cable management. If 1070mm deep must be used, maximize space by rotating PDUs 90 degrees (Use A7711) so the outlets are facing the rear. Add right angle power cord kits to improve clearance with enclosure frame. For cable management, use A7540 Toolless Cable ing kit in any available space. The 1200mm (47 ) deep enclosure offers more mounting options for ack PDUs and cable managers. The above two diagrams show suggested options. ack PDUs should be mounted in rear-most toolless channels to avoid interference with server components. If it is preferred to mount ack PDUs on opposite sides, maximize space by rotating PDUs 90 degrees so that the outlets are facing the rear. If the preferred ack PDU orientation is outlets-facing-in then consider mounting ack PDUs on the left side (as viewed above center). The rear power modules input plugs of the server are biased to the right offering more clearance on the left side. ecommended cable manager A7710 mounted in toolless rear channels. AP8841 rack PDU shown in illustration; however, configuration would be common for any PDU selection and number of UCS C-Series server UCS 6100, 6200 Series Fabric Interconnects (can be positioned to customer preference) EA VIEW 13

Enclosure ecommendations UCS C-Series (cont) The below diagrams show the available rear space for 750mm (30 ) wide NetShelter s and the recommended ack PDU and cable management options.

14 Enclosure ecommendations UCS C-Series (cont) The below diagrams show the available rear space for 750mm (30 ) wide NetShelter s and the recommended ack PDU and cable management options. 750mm/30 Wide Enclosures TOP VIEW ack PDUs can be placed on either side of rack enclosure 1070 mm 1070 mm Cisco C-Series Server Chassis ear Component Clearance Yellow areas show data cabling area. ecommended cable managers: A7710, A7721, or A7580A 1200mm enclosure has additional space for access and cable management (can use additional A7710, A7721, or A7580A kits) 750 mm The wider 750mm (30 ) enclosures are the recommended sizes. They offer the best clearance with absolutely no interference with the PDUs/cable managers and the removable components of the server. ecommended cable manager A7710 mounted in toolless rear channels. AP8841 rack PDU shown in illustration; however, configuration would be common for any PDU selection and number of UCS C-Series server EA VIEW UCS 6100, 6200 Series Fabric Interconnects (can be positioned to customer preference) 14

Enclosures with Shock Packaging ack and stack made Easy for Equipment Integrators and

Cabinet paired with shock absorbing pallet, unloading ramp, and impact resistant shell.

layers ack stays on pallet during integration eapply protective packaging Ship to customer

750mm (30in) 1070mm (42in) A3100SP 907kg (2000lb) 1200mm (48in) A3300SP 907kg (2000lb)

(24in) 750mm (30in) 600mm (24in) 750mm (30in) 1070mm (42in) A3105SP 907kg (2000lb) 1200mm

907kg (2000lb) 1070mm (42in) A3107SP 907kg (2000lb) 1200mm (48in) A3307SP 907kg (2000lb)

designed to safely load, transport, unload and deploy a cabinet with up to 2000lb (900kg)

15 Enclosures with Shock Packaging ack and stack made Easy for Equipment Integrators and Converged Deployments. Cabinet paired with shock absorbing pallet, unloading ramp, and impact resistant shell. NetShelter SX now Cisco certified for preracking and shipping Cisco UCS emove outer wrap layers ack stays on pallet during integration eapply protective packaging Ship to customer site for installation Height Width Depth Part Load rating inside cabinet 42 U 600mm (24in) 750mm (30in) 1070mm (42in) A3100SP 907kg (2000lb) 1200mm (48in) A3300SP 907kg (2000lb) 1070mm (42in) A3150SP 907kg (2000lb) 1200mm (48in) A3350SP 907kg (2000lb) 45U 48U 600mm (24in) 750mm (30in) 600mm (24in) 750mm (30in) 1070mm (42in) A3105SP 907kg (2000lb) 1200mm (48in) A3305SP 907kg (2000lb) 1070mm (42in) A3155SP 907kg (2000lb) 1200mm (48in) A3355SP 907kg (2000lb) 1070mm (42in) A3107SP 907kg (2000lb) 1200mm (48in) A3307SP 907kg (2000lb) 1070mm (42in) A3157SP 907kg (2000lb) 1200mm (48in) A3357SP 907kg (2000lb) Cabinets designed to safely load, transport, unload and deploy a cabinet with up to 2000lb (900kg) of IT equipment installed Schneider Electric. All rights reserved. Other trademarks are property of their respective owners. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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