Cisco Systems UCSCPCIECSC02 Network Hardware User Manual


 
Managing Network Adapters
This chapter includes the following sections:
Overview of the Cisco UCS C-Series Network Adapters, page 1
Viewing Network Adapter Properties, page 2
Configuring Adapter Properties, page 5
Managing vHBAs, page 7
Managing vNICs, page 20
Managing VM FEX, page 31
Backing Up and Restoring the Adapter Configuration, page 35
Managing Adapter Firmware, page 37
Resetting the Adapter, page 39
Overview of the Cisco UCS C-Series Network Adapters
The procedures in this chapter are available only when a Cisco UCS C-Series network adapter is installed
in the chassis.
Note
A Cisco UCS C-Series network adapter can be installed to provide options for I/O consolidation and
virtualization support. The following adapters are available:
• Cisco UCS P81E Virtual Interface Card
• Cisco UCS VIC1225 Virtual Interface Card
The interactive UCS Hardware and Software Interoperability Utility lets you view the supported components
and configurations for a selected server model and software release. The utility is available at the following
URL: http://www.cisco.com/web/techdoc/ucs/interoperability/matrix/matrix.html
Cisco UCS C-Series Servers Integrated Management Controller GUI Configuration Guide, Release 1.4
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