Cisco UC on UCS TRC

D.

What does a TRC definition include? -> Definition of server model and local components (CPU, RAM, adapters, local storage) at the orderable part number level.

-> Required RAID configuration (e.g.

RAID5, RAID10, etc.) - including battery backup cache or SuperCap - when the TRC uses DAS storage -> Guidance on hardware installation and basic setup (e.g.

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- Click here for detailed Cisco UCS server documentation regarding hardware configuration procedures.

- Configuration of Virtual-to-physical network interface mapping is design-dependent and not included in TRC definition.

- Configuration of adapters (such as Cisco VIC, 3rd-party CNA / NIC / HBA) is design-dependent and not included in TRC definition.

- Configuration settings or step by step procedures for hardware BIOS, firmware, drivers, RAID setup are not included.

Click here for detailed Cisco UCS server documentation

-> Design, installation and configuration of external hardware is not included in TRC definition, such as: - Network routing and switching (e.g.

routers, gateways, MCUs, ethernet/FC/FCoE switches, Cisco Catalyst/Nexus/MDS, etc.) - QoS configuration of route/switch network devices - Cisco UCS B-Series chassis and switching components (e.g.

Cisco UCS 6100/6200, Cisco UCS 2100/2200, Cisco UCS 5100) - Storage arrays (such as those from EMC, NetApp or other vendors) -> Configuration settings, patch recommendations or step by step procedures for VMware software are not included in TRC definition.

-> Infrastructure solutions such as Vblock from Virtual Computing Environment may also be leveraged for configuration details not included in the TRC definition.

http://docwiki.cisco.com/wiki/UC_Virtualization_Supported_Hardware#UC_on_UCS_Tested_Reference_Configurations

The Cisco UC on UCS TRC (Unified Communications on Unified Computing System Tested Reference Configuration) is a validated architecture that provides design guidance and deployment recommendations for deploying Cisco Unified Communications applications on Cisco UCS (Unified Computing System) servers.

Answer A: Storage arrays such as those from EMC or NetApp, if applicable, may be included in the Cisco UC on UCS TRC as they are often used to provide storage for the virtual machines running the Cisco Unified Communications applications. The TRC provides guidance on how to configure the storage arrays to meet the performance and capacity requirements of the applications.

Answer B: The configuration of virtual-to-physical network interface mapping may also be included in the Cisco UC on UCS TRC. This is because the virtual machines running the Cisco Unified Communications applications require network connectivity, and the TRC provides guidance on how to map virtual network interfaces to physical network interfaces on the UCS server.

Answer C: The step-by-step procedures for hardware BIOS, firmware, drivers, and RAID setup are included in the Cisco UC on UCS TRC to ensure that the UCS servers are configured correctly and are compatible with the Cisco Unified Communications applications.

Answer D: The server model and local components (CPU, RAM, adapters, local storage) at the part number level are included in the Cisco UC on UCS TRC to provide a complete hardware specification for the UCS servers that are recommended for use with the Cisco Unified Communications applications.

Answer E: Configuration settings and patch recommendations for VMware software may also be included in the Cisco UC on UCS TRC, as the UCS servers often run VMware ESXi hypervisor to host the virtual machines running the Cisco Unified Communications applications. The TRC provides guidance on how to configure the VMware software to meet the requirements of the applications.

In summary, all of the options (A, B, C, D, and E) may be included in the Cisco UC on UCS TRC to provide a comprehensive deployment guide for Cisco Unified Communications applications on Cisco UCS servers.