Cisco UCS B200 M5 Blade Server Installation and Service Note - Servicing a Blade Server [Cisco UCS B200 M5 Blade Server] (2024)

Push the release button to open the ejector, and then pull the drive from its slot.

Place the drive on an antistatic mat or antistatic foam if you are not immediately reinstalling it in another server.

Install a drive blanking panel to maintain proper airflow and keep dust out of the drive bay if it will remain empty.

Place the drive ejector into the open position by pushing the release button.

Gently slide the drive into the opening in the blade server until it seats into place.

Push the drive ejector into the closed position.

Grasp the cable connector at the SuperCap module and gently pull to disconnect the cable from the SuperCap module.

Do not grasp the cable itself, the tape, or the board connector.

Before removing the SuperCap module, note its orientation in the tray.

Grasp the sides of the SuperCap module, but not the connector, and lift the SuperCap module out of the tray.

You might feel some resistance because the tray is curved to secure the module.

Orient the SuperCap module correctly, as shown (1).

When the module is correctly oriented, lower the module and press down until it clips into the tray.

When the module is seated in the tray, reconnect the cable (2):

1. Grasp the cable connector and verify that the pins and sockets on the cable connector and module connector are correctly aligned.

2. When the cable connector and module connector are properly aligned, plug the cable into the SuperCap module.

Cisco UCS Manager

4.0(4)

Server Cisco IMC

4.0(4)

Server BIOS

4.0(4)

Any Y or N SKUs

UCS-CPU-18260Y

UCS-CPU-16252N

UCS-CPU-16240Y

UCS-CPU-16230N

Any

32° C [90° F]

Front Mezzanine GPU

200W or 205W

UCS-CPU-18280M

UCS-CPU-18280L

UCS-CPU-18280

UCS-CPU-18270

UCS-CPU-18268

UCS-CPU-8180M

UCS-CPU-8180

UCS-CPU-8168

UCS-CPU-16254

UCS-CPU-6154

Any

Frequency Optimized 150/165/125W

UCS-CPU-16246

UCS-CPU-16244

UCS-CPU-15222

Any

205W R SKUs

UCS-CPU-16258R

UCS-CPU-16248R

UCS-CPU-6246R

UCS-CPU-6242R

1 through 7

25° C [77° F]

UCS-CPU-16258R

8

UCS-CPU-16248R

UCS-CPU-6246R

UCS-CPU-6242R

8

22° C [72° F]

Remove the existing CPU/heatsink assembly from the server.

1. Decommission and power off the server.

2. Slide the server out the front of the chassis.

3. Remove the top cover from the server as described in Removing a Blade Server Cover.

4. Use the T-30 Torx driver that is supplied with the replacement CPU to loosen the four captive nuts that secure the heatsink with the attached CPU assembly to the motherboard standoffs.

   Note	Alternate loosening the heatsink nuts evenly so that the heatsink remains level as it is raised. Loosen the heatsink nuts in the order shown on the heatsink label: 4, 3, 2, 1.

5. Lift straight up on the CPU/heatsink assembly and set it heatsink-down on an antistatic surface.

   Note	Make sure to hold the heatsink along the fin edges and not the fin walls to prevent damaging the heatsink.

   

   1	Heatsink	2	Heatsink captive nuts (two on each side)
   3	CPU carrier (below heatsink in this view)	4	CPU socket on motherboard
   5	T-30 Torx driver	-

Separate the heatsink from the CPU assembly (the CPU assembly includes the CPU and the CPU carrier):

1. Place the heatsink with CPU assembly so that it is oriented upside-down as shown in the following figure.

   Note the thermal-interface material (TIM) breaker location. TIM BREAKER is stamped on the CPU carrier next to a small slot.

   

   1	CPU carrier	2	CPU
   3	TIM BREAKER slot in CPU carrier	4	CPU-carrier inner-latch nearest to the TIM breaker slot
   5	#1 flat-head screwdriver inserted into TIM breaker slot	6	CPU carrier inner-latch at corner opposite of TIM breaker slot
   7	CPU carrier outer latches	-

2. Pinch inward on the CPU-carrier inner-latch that is nearest the TIM breaker slot and then push up to disengage the clip from its slot in the heatsink corner.

3. Insert the blade of a #1 flat-head screwdriver into the slot marked TIM BREAKER.

4. Gently rotate the screwdriver to lift the CPU heat spreader until the TIM on the heatsink separates from the CPU.

   Note	Use caution to avoid damaging the heatsink surface. Do not allow the screwdriver tip to touch or damage the green CPU substrate.

5. Pinch the CPU-carrier inner-latch at the corner opposite the TIM breaker and push up to disengage the clip from its slot in the heatsink corner.

6. On the remaining two corners of the CPU carrier, gently pry outward on the outer-latches and then lift the CPU-assembly from the heatsink.

   Note	Handle the CPU-assembly by the plastic carrier only. Do not touch the CPU surface. Do not separate the CPU from the carrier.

The new CPU assembly is shipped on a CPU assembly tool. Take the new CPU assembly and CPU assembly tool out of the carton.

Caution

When CPUs greater than 165 W are installed in the server, you cannot install the front mezzanine storage module because of heat concerns. There are other CPUs that require a reduction in server operating temperature (air inlet temperature). See CPU Configuration Rules .

If the CPU assembly and CPU assembly tool become separated, note the alignment features shown in the following figure for the correct orientation. The pin 1 triangle on the CPU carrier must be aligned with the angled corner on the CPU assembly tool.

Caution

CPUs and their sockets are fragile and must be handled with extreme care to avoid damaging pins.

1	CPU assembly tool	2	CPU assembly (CPU in plastic carrier)
3	Heatsink	4	Angled corner on heatsink (pin 1 alignment feature)
5	Triangle cut into carrier (pin 1 alignment feature)	6	Angled corner on CPU assembly tool (pin 1 alignment feature)

Apply new TIM.

1. Apply the Bottle #1 cleaning solution that is included with the heatsink cleaning kit (UCSX-HSCK=), as well as the spare CPU package, to the old TIM on the heatsink and let it soak for a least 15 seconds.

2. Wipe all of the TIM off the heatsink using the soft cloth that is included with the heatsink cleaning kit. Be careful to avoid scratching the heatsink surface.

3. Completely clean the bottom surface of the heatsink using Bottle #2 to prepare the heatsink for installation.

4. Using the syringe of TIM provided with the new CPU (UCS-CPU-TIM=), apply 1.5 cubic centimeters (1.5 ml) of thermal interface material to the top of the CPU. Use the pattern shown in the following figure to ensure even coverage.

   

   Caution

   Use only the correct heatsink for your CPU. CPU 1 uses heatsink UCSB-HS-M5-F and CPU 2 uses heatsink UCSB-HS-M5-R.

With the CPU assembly on the CPU assembly tool, set the heatsink onto the CPU assembly.

1. Place the heatsink onto the CPU by aligning the Pin 1 corner of the heatsink with the Pin 1 tab of the CPU carrier for the correct orientation.

2. Push down gently until you hear the corner latches of the CPU carrier click onto the heatsink corners.

3. Inspect all four latches to verify they are fully engaged.

Install the CPU/heatsink assembly to the server.

1. Lift the heatsink with attached CPU assembly from the CPU assembly tool.

   Note	Make sure to hold the heatsink along the fin edges and not the fin walls to prevent damaging the heatsink.

2. Align the CPU with heatsink over the CPU socket on the motherboard, as shown in the following figure.

   Note the alignment features. The pin 1 angled corner on the heatsink must align with the pin 1 angled corner on the CPU socket. The CPU socket alignment pins must properly align with the slots on the CPU carrier and heatsink. Take note of the two different sizes of the alignment pins.

   

   1	Guide hole in assembly (two)	2	CPU socket alignment post (two)
   3	CPU socket leaf spring	4	Angled corner on heatsink (pin 1 alignment feature)
   5	Angled corner on socket (pin 1 alignment feature)	6	CPU socket leaf spring threaded standoffs
   7	CPU socket alignment threaded standoffs	-

3. Set the heatsink with CPU assembly down onto the CPU socket.

4. Use the T-30 Torx driver that is supplied with the replacement CPU to tighten the four captive nuts that secure the heatsink to the motherboard standoffs.

   Caution

   Alternate tightening the heatsink nuts evenly so that the heatsink remains level while it is installed. Tighten the heatsink nuts in the order shown on the heatsink label: 1, 2, 3, 4. The captive nuts must be fully tightened so that the leaf springs on the CPU socket lie flat.

5. Replace the top cover to the server.

6. Replace the server in the chassis.

7. Wait for Cisco UCS Manager to complete its automatic discovery of the server.

When moving an M5 CPU to a new blade server, you do not have to separate the heatsink from the CPU. Perform the following steps:

1. Use a T-30 Torx driver to loosen the four captive nuts that secure the assembly to the board standoffs.

   Note	Alternate loosening the heatsink nuts evenly so that the heatsink remains level as it is raised. Loosen the heatsink nuts in the order shown on the heatsink label: 4, 3, 2, 1.

2. Lift straight up on the CPU/heatsink assembly to remove it from the board.

3. Set the CPUs with heatsinks aside on an anti-static surface.

   

   1	Heatsink	4	CPU socket on motherboard
   2	Heatsink captive nuts (two on each side)	5	T-30 Torx driver
   3	CPU carrier (below heatsink in this view)	-

Transfer the CPU socket covers from the new system to the system that you are returning:

1. Remove the socket covers from the replacement system. Grasp the two recessed finger-grip areas marked "REMOVE" and lift straight up.

   Note	Keep a firm grasp on the finger-grip areas at both ends of the cover. Do not make contact with the CPU socket pins.

   

   1

   Finger-grip areas marked "REMOVE"

   -

2. With the wording on the dust cover facing up, set it in place over the CPU socket in the system that you are returning. Make sure that all alignment posts on the socket plate align with the cutouts on the cover.

   Caution

   In the next step, do not press down anywhere on the dust cover except the two points described. Pressing elsewhere might damage the socket pins.

3. Press down on the two circular markings next to the word "INSTALL" that are closest to the two threaded posts (see the following figure). Press until you feel and hear a click.

   Note	You must press until you feel and hear a click to ensure that the dust covers do not come loose during shipping.

   

   -

   Press down on the two circular marks next to the word INSTALL.

   -

Install the CPUs to the new system:

1. On the new board, align the assembly over the CPU socket, as shown below.

   Note the alignment features. The pin 1 angled corner on the heatsink must align with the pin 1 angled corner on the CPU socket. The CPU-socket posts must align with the guide-holes in the assembly.

   

   1	Guide hole in assembly (two)	4	Angled corner on heatsink (pin 1 alignment feature)
   2	CPU socket alignment post (two)	5	Angled corner on socket (pin 1 alignment feature)
   3	CPU socket leaf spring	-

2. On the new board, set the heatsink with CPU assembly down onto the CPU socket.

3. Use a T-30 Torx driver to tighten the four captive nuts that secure the heatsink to the board standoffs.

   Note	Alternate tightening the heatsink nuts evenly so that the heatsink remains level while it is lowered. Tighten the heatsink nuts in the order shown on the heatsink label: 1, 2, 3, 4. The captive nuts must be fully tightened so that the leaf springs on the CPU socket lie flat.

Number of DIMMs per CPU (Recommended Configurations)

Populate CPU 1 Slot

Populate CPU2 Slots

Blue #1 Slots

Black #2 Slots

Blue #1 Slots

Black #2 Slots

1

(A1)

-

(G1)

-

2

(A1, B1)

-

(G1, H1)

-

3

(A1, B1, C1)

-

(G1, H1, J1)

-

4

(A1, B1); (D1, E1)

-

(G1, H1); (K1, L1)

-

6

(A1, B1); (C1, D1); (E1, F1)

-

(G1, H1); (J1, K1); (L1, M1)

-

8

(A1, B1); (D1, E1)

(A2, B2); (D2, E2)

(G1, H1); (K1, L1)

(G2, H2); (K2, L2)

12

(A1, B1); (C1, D1); (E1, F1)

(A2, B2); (C2, D2); (E2, F2)

(G1, H1); (J1, K1); (L1, M1)

(G2, H2); (J2, K2); (L2, M2)

Open both DIMM connector latches.

Press evenly on both ends of the DIMM until it clicks into place in its slot.

Press the DIMM connector latches inward slightly to seat them fully.

Populate all slots with a DIMM or DIMM blank. A slot cannot be empty.

For App Direct mode, backup the existing data stored in all Optane DIMMs to some other storage.

For App Direct mode, remove the Persistent Memory policy which will remove goals and namespaces automatically from all Optane DIMMs.

Remove an existing DCPMM:

1. Decommission and power off the server.

2. Remove the top cover from the server as described in Removing a Blade Server Cover.

3. Slide the server out the front of the chassis.

   Caution

   If you are moving DCPMMs with active data (persistent memory) from one server to another as in an RMA situation, each DCPMM must be installed to the identical position in the new server. Note the positions of each DCPMM or temporarily label them when removing them from the old server.

4. Locate the DCPMM that you are removing, and then open the ejector levers at each end of its DIMM slot.

Install a new DCPMM:

1. Align the new DCPMM with the empty slot on the motherboard. Use the alignment feature in the DIMM slot to correctly orient the DCPMM.

2. Push down evenly on the top corners of the DCPMM until it is fully seated and the ejector levers on both ends lock into place.

3. Replace the top cover to the server.

4. Replace the server in the chassis.

5. Wait for Cisco UCS Manager to complete its automatic discovery of the server.

Perform post-installation actions:

Position the GPU in the correct orientation to the front of the server (callout 1) as shown in the following figure.

Install the GPU into the server. Press down on the handles (callout 5) to firmly secure the GPU.

Tighten the thumb screws (callout 3) at the back of the GPU with the standoffs (callout 4) on the motherboard.

Tighten the thumb screws on the legs (callout 2) to the motherboard.

Install the drive blanking panels.

Use the T-shaped wrench that comes with the GPU to remove the existing standoff at the back end of the motherboard.

Install the custom standoff in the same location at the back end of the motherboard.

Position the CPU over the connector on the motherboard and align all the captive screws to the standoff posts (callout 1).

Tighten the captive screws (callout 2).

Remove the carrier from the server:

1. Press out on the securing clips to disengage the module from the server board socket.

2. Pull straight up on the storage module to remove it.

   

Install a carrier to the server:

1. Align the two holes on the carrier with the holder pins.

2. Push the carrier into the holder on both ends, making sure the securing clips snap in. Push on the four corners of the carrier to fully seat it.

   

Remove an M.2 SSD from the carrier:

1. Using a #1 Phillips-head screwdriver, loosen the single screw that secures the M.2 SSD to the mini-storage module carrier.

2. Pull the M.2 SSD from the socket on the carrier.

Install an M.2 SSD:

1. Align the gold fingers on the M.2 card with the module connector on the top of the M.2 mini-storage module, and then fully push the M.2 card into the module connector.

2. Using a #1 Phillips-head screwdriver, install the single screw to secure the M.2 card to the M.2 mini-storage module.

   

Remove the controller from the server:

1. Decommission, power off, and remove the blade server from the chassis.

2. Remove the top cover from the server as described in Removing a Blade Server Cover.

3. Press out on the securing clips to disengage the controller from the socket.

4. Pull straight up on the controller to remove it.

   

   1	Location of socket on motherboard	3	Securing clips
   2	Alignment pegs	-

If you are transferring SATA M.2 drives from the old controller to the replacement controller, do that before installing the replacement controller:

1. Use a #1 Phillips-head screwdriver to remove the single screw that secures the M.2 drive to the carrier.

2. Lift the M.2 drive from its socket on the carrier.

3. Position the replacement M.2 drive over the socket on the controller board.

4. Angle the M.2 drive downward and insert the connector-end into the socket on the carrier. The M.2 drive's label must face up.

5. Press the M.2 drive flat against the carrier.

6. Install the single screw that secures the end of the M.2 SSD to the carrier.

7. Turn the controller over and install the second M.2 drive.

Install the controller to its socket on the motherboard:

1. Position the controller over the socket, with the controller's connector facing down and at the same end as the motherboard socket. Two alignment pegs must match with two holes on the controller.

2. Gently push down the socket end of the controller so that the two pegs go through the two holes on the carrier.

3. Push down on the controller so that the securing clips click over it at both ends.

Replace the top cover to the server.

Return the blade server to the chassis and allow it to be automatically reacknowledged, reassociated, and recommissioned.