Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) Platform Emulator

The Internet is vast ocean of knowledge and sometimes to get this information you need to deep dive a lot and spend endless time to get simplest thing on the Internet. Similarly Cisco’s innovation in unified computing world does not require any introduction. It most successful advance compute platform, every user wants to learn and adopt this technology. To get access on this solution, you need to spend a lot of money for this products and easiest way to expertise on this technology is using some simulator or emulator. Cisco UCS Platform Emulator is easiest way to practice and learn Cisco latest innovation in Unified Computing System and understand the technology.

This blog will provide the details to download Cisco Unified Computing System and how to configure UCS emulator on your desktop or server.

To download the Cisco UCS emulator, click on the following link.

http://developer.cisco.com/web/unifiedcomputing/ucsemulatordownload

This will require cisco.com user id to download the emulator, the login id registration is freely available on the website. Fill up the registration forum with correct details, as this will send an email to authentic your registration. An email with authentication link will send over your email to get the confirmation. Download the UCS platform emulator with newly created login credentials. This emulator will be based on the latest UCS firmware version 2.1. The site will provide you link to download the emulator user guide, how to configure this emulator.

Cisco UCS Platform Emulator User Guide version 2 1(3aPE1.pdf

You can launch Cisco UCS Platform Emulator using VMplayer , VMfusion,
VMware vSphere Hypervisor (ESXi), and Microsoft Hyper-V. Cisco UCS Platform Emulator supports both DHCP and static IP. By default, Cisco UCS Platform Emulator is configured to use the local network to obtain an IP address via DHCP. If your network does not include a DHCP server , you must assign a static IP address to Cisco UCS Platform Emulator . After the initial installation completes, Cisco UCS Platform Emulator displays the management IP address in the VM console. If you assign a static IP address, the IP address persists across VM reboots. If DHCP server assigned IP address, the IP address persists across VM reboots for the duration of the lease. Once configuring the IP address on Emulator, you can launch the UCS Manger through browser by typing the IP address.

Use the user guide for complete details to configure the Emulator and play well for all the testing.

fltProcessorUnitThermalNonCritical

This fault occurs when the processor temperature on a blade or rack server exceeds a non-critical threshold value, but is still below the critical threshold. Be aware of the following possible contributing factors:    - Temperature extremes can cause Cisco UCS equipment to operate at reduced efficiency and cause a variety of problems, including early degradation, failure of chips, and failure of equipment. In addition, extreme temperature fluctuations can cause CPUs to become loose in their sockets.   - Cisco UCS equipment should operate in an environment that provides an inlet air temperature not colder than 50F (10C) nor hotter than 95F (35C).   - If sensors on a CPU reach 179.6F (82C), the system will take that CPU offline.

If you see this fault, take the following actions:   - Review the product specifications to determine the temperature operating range of the server.   - Review the Cisco UCS Site Preparation Guide to ensure the servers have adequate airflow, including front and back clearance.   - Verify that the air flows on the Cisco UCS chassis or rack server are not obstructed.   - Verify that the site cooling system is operating properly.   - Power off unused blade servers and rack servers.   - Clean the installation site at regular intervals to avoid buildup of dust and debris, which can cause a system to overheat.   - Use the Cisco UCS power capping capability to limit power usage. Power capping can limit the power consumption of the system, including blade and rack servers, to a threshold that is less than or equal to the system's maximum rated power. Power-capping can have an impact on heat dissipation and help to lower the installation site temperature.   - If the above actions did not resolve the issue, create a show tech-support  file and send back to me...!!!

fltVnicFcConfig-failed UCS B series server

This fault typically occurs when Cisco UCS Manager could not place the vHBA on the vCon.

If you see this fault, take the following actions:   - Verify that the server was successfully discovered.   - Verify that the correct type of adapters are installed on the server.   - Confirm that the vCon assignment is correct.   - If the above actions did not resolve the issue, create a show tech-support  file and send back to me...!!!