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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