Use of VIC network cards in C-Series servers without Fabric Interconnects

[gariup.guido]

Hi,

      May I use VIC network cards (for example VIC 1387) in a C-Series Server (C240 M4) without using Fabric Interconnects? May I manage those VICs from elsewhere than FIs? The documentation about VICs say you can create up to 256 virtual NIC PCI devices applying a service profile to that server, but what if you do not have a FI to create a service profile? Could you in same way create those virtual NICs if you do not have Fabric Interconnects in your infrastructure?

Thanks,

Guido. 

[Walter Dey · Accepted solution]

Hi Guido

http://www.cisco.com/c/dam/en/us/products/collateral/servers-unified-computing/ucs-c-series-rack-servers/at-a-glance-c45-737177.pdf

Cisco Integrated Management Controller (IMC) Supervisor

Cisco IMC Features and Capabilities

With the Cisco IMC, administrators can perform the following server
management tasks with role-based access that is easily defined on a
per-user basis:
• Virtual (Remote) KVM with recorder and chat
• Crash Capture and Boot Capture
• RAID Controller configuration
• Manage server BIOS settings
• Configure the server boot order (including Precision Boot)
• Configure Cisco Virtual Interface Cards (VICs)
• Configure network-related settings, including network interface card
(NIC) properties, IPv4, VLANs, and network security
• Configure communication services, including HTTP, SSH, and IPMI
over LAN
• Create and manage local user accounts and connect to external
authentication and authorization systems, including LDAP & Microsoft
Active Directory
• Power on, power off, power cycle, reset, and shut down the server
• Toggle the locator LED
• View server properties and sensors
• Manage certificates
• Update system firmware
• Monitor faults, alarms, and server status

[gariup.guido]

Thank you very much Walter.

Guido.