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CONFIGURING the SERVERSTEP 1CHOOSE BASE SERVER SKUVerify the product ID (PID) of the server as shown in Table 2.Table 2 PID of the Base UCS B200 M6 Blade ServerProduct ID (PID)DescriptionUCS-M6-MLBUCS M6 Rack, Blade, Chassis MLBThis major line bundle (MLB) consists of the Blade Server (UCSB-B200-M6) withsoftware PIDs. Use this PID to begin a new configuration.UCSB-B200-M61UCS B200 M6 Blade Server without CPU, memory, drive bays, drives, VIC adapter,or mezzanine adapters (ordered as a blade chassis option)UCSB-B200-M6-U1UCS B200 M6 Blade Server without CPU, memory, drive bays, drives, VIC adapter,or mezzanine adapters (ordered standalone)Notes:1. This product may not be purchased outside of the approved bundles (must be ordered under theMLB)A base Cisco UCS B200 M6 blade server ordered in Table 2 does not include any components oroptions. They must be selected during product ordering.Please follow the steps on the following pages to order components such as the following, whichare required in a functional blade: CPUs Memory Cisco FlexStorage RAID controller with drive bays for SAS or SATA SSDs (or blank, for no localdrive support) Cisco FlexStorage pass-through module with drive bays for PCIe NVMe drives) SSD, PCIe, or SATA M.2 drives Cisco adapters (such as the VIC 1440, VIC 1480, Port Expander)8Cisco UCS B200 M6 Blade Server

CONFIGURING the SERVERSTEP 2CHOOSE CPU(S)The standard CPU features are: 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable Processors (Ice Lake) Intel C621 series chipset Cache size of up to 60 MB Up to 40 coresSelect CPUsThe available CPUs are listed in Table 3. See Table 4 on page 10 for CPU suffix notations.Table 3 Available CPUsClockFreq(GHz)Power (W)CacheSize 3333333at 11.2at 11.2at 11.2at 11.2at 11.2at 11.2at 11.2at 63543.020539183 at 11.23200UCS-CPU-I63482.623542283 at 816323 at 11.23 at 302.02.22.02.320516520520548424248322828323 at 11.23 at 11.23 at 11.203200266629333200Product ID (PID)8000 Series 8352VUCS-CPU-I8352SUCS-CPU-I8351N26000 Series ProcessorsUCS-CPU-I6314U3UPI1 Links(GT/s)Highest DDR4DIMM ClockSupport (MHz)Notes:1. UPI Ultra Path Interconnect.2. The maximum number of UCS-CPU-I8351N CPUs is one3. The maximum number of UCS-CPU-I6314U CPUs is oneCisco UCS B200 M6 Blade Server9

CONFIGURING the SERVERTable 4 CPU SuffixesCPU ized for use in networking applications like L3forwarding, 5G UPF, OVS DPDK, VPP FIB router, VPP IPsec,web server/NGINX, vEPC, vBNG, and vCMTS. SKUs havehigher base frequency with lower TDPs to enable bestperformance/WattPCloud OptimizedSKU specifically designed for cloud IaaS environments todeliver higher frequencies at constrained TDPsVCloud OptimizedSKUs specifically designed for cloud environments todeliver high rack density and maximize VM/cores perTCO THigh T caseSKUs designed for Network Environment-Building System(NEBS) environmentsU1-socket OptimizedOptimized for targeted platforms adequately served bythe cores, memory bandwidth and IO capacity availablefrom a single processorSMax SGX enclavesizeSupports Max SGX enclave size (512GB) to enhance andprotect the most sensitive portions of a workload orserviceMMedia and AIoptimizedMedia, AI and HPC Segment Optimized for lower TDP &higher frequencies delivering better perf/wYSpeed Select –Performance ProfileIntel Speed Select Technology provides the ability to seta guaranteed base frequency for a specific number ofcores, and assign this performance profile to a specificapplication/workload to guarantee performancerequirements. It also provides the ability to configuresettings during runtime and provide additional frequencyprofile configuration opportunities.Supported Configurations(1) DIMM only configurations: Select one or two identical CPUs listed in Table 3 on page 9(2) DIMM/PMEM Mixed Configurations: You must select two identical CPUs listed in Table 3 on page 9(3) Configurations with NVMe PCIe drives: You must select two identical CPUs listed in Table 3 on page 9(4) One-CPU Configuration— Choose one CPU from any one of the rows of Table 3 Available CPUs, page 910Cisco UCS B200 M6 Blade Server

CONFIGURING the SERVER(5) Two-CPU Configuration— Choose two identical CPUs from any one of the rows of Table 3 Available CPUs, page 9NOTE: You cannot have two I8351N or two I6314U CPUs in a two-CPU configuration.NOTE: If you configure a server with one I8351N CPU or one I6314U CPU you cannotlater upgrade to a 2-CPU system with two of these CPUs.Caveats The selection of 1 or 2 CPUs depends on the desired server functionality. See the followingsections:—STEP 3 CHOOSE MEMORY, page 12—STEP 7 CHOOSE OPTIONAL DRIVES, page 24CAUTION: In Table 5, systems configured with the processors shown mustadhere to the ambient inlet temperature thresholds specified. If not, afan fault or executing workloads with extensive use of heavy instructionssets such as Intel Advanced Vector Extensions 512 (Intel AVX-512) mayassert thermal and/or performance faults with an associated eventrecorded in the System Event Log (SEL). Table 5 describes theconfiguration restrictions to ensure proper cooling and avoid excessiveprocessor throttling, which may impact system performance.Table 5 Ambient Temperature and Configuration RestrictionsProcessor ThermalDesign Power (TDP)CPU Product ID (PID)BladeSlotAmbientConfiguration RestrictionsTemperature LimitAnyAnyAny27 oC (80.6 oF)NoneAnyUCS-CPU-I6314UAny27 oC (80.6 oF)Limited to single processorconfigurationsUCS-CPU-I8351NCisco UCS B200 M6 Blade Server11

CONFIGURING the SERVERSTEP 3CHOOSE MEMORYThe available memory for the B200 M6 is as follows: Clock speed: 3200 MHz Ranks per DIMM: 1, 2, 4, or 8 Operational voltage: 1.2 V Registered ECC DDR4 DIMMS (RDIMMs), Load-reduced DIMMs (LRDIMMs), or Intel OptaneTMPersistent Memory Modules (PMEMs).Memory is organized with eight memory channels per CPU, with up to two DIMMs per channel, asshown in Figure 3.Slot 1Slot 2Slot 2Slot 1Figure 3 B200 M6 Memory OrganizationA1A2A2A1Chan AB1Chan AB2Chan BC1D1C2D2Chan CChan CChan DChan DF1G1H1E1F2F1G2G1H2H1Chan FChan GH2Chan HE2Chan EG2Chan GC1CPU 2F2Chan FC2D2 D1E2Chan EB1Chan BCPU 1E1B2Chan H8 memory channels per CPU,up to 2 DIMMs per channel32 DIMMS total (16 per CPU)8 TB maximum memory (with 256 GB DIMMs)Note: 256 GB DIMMs available in Q4 of 202112Cisco UCS B200 M6 Blade Server

CONFIGURING the SERVERChoose DIMMs and Memory MirroringSelect the memory configuration and whether or not you want the memory mirroring option.The supported memory DIMMs, PMEMs, PMEM Memory Modes, and the mirroring option are listedin Table 6. The 128 GB LRDIMM is non-3DS and the 256 GB LRDIMM is 3DSTable 6 Available DDR4 DIMMs and PMEMsPID DescriptionVoltageRanks/DIMMUCS-MR-X16G1RW16GB RDIMM SRx4 3200 (8Gb)1.2 V1UCS-MR-X32G2RW32 GB RDIMM DRx4 3200 (8Gb)1.2 V2UCS-MR-X64G2RW64 GB RDIMM DRx4 3200 (16Gb)1.2 V2UCS-ML-128G4RW128 GB LRDIMM QRx4 3200 (16Gb) (non-3DS)1.2 V4UCS-ML-256G8RW1256 GB LRDIMM 8Rx4 3200 (16Gb) (3DS)1.2 V8Product ID (PID)DIMMsIntel OptaneTM Persistent Memory ProductUCS-MP-128GS-B0Intel OptaneTM Persistent Memory, 128GB, 3200 MHzUCS-MP-256GS-B0Intel OptaneTM Persistent Memory, 256GB, 3200 MHzUCS-MP-512GS-B0Intel OptaneTM Persistent Memory, 512GB, 3200 MHzDIMM Blank2UCS-DIMM-BLKUCS DIMM BlankIntel Optane Persistent Memory (PMEM) Operational ModesUCS-DCPMM-ADApp Direct ModeUCS-DCPMM-MMMemory ModeMemory Mirroring Option3N01-MMIRRORMemory mirroring optionNotes:1. Available in Q4 of CY 20212. Any empty DIM M slot must be populated with a DIMM blank to maintain proper cooling airflow.3. For Memory Configuration and Mirroring, please refer to Memory Configuration and Mirroring on page45 and Memory Support for 3rd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processors (Ice Lake) onpage 48.Cisco UCS B200 M6 Blade Server13

CONFIGURING the SERVERMemory Configurations, Features, and ModesSystem speed is dependent on the CPU DIMM speed support. Refer to Available CPUs on page 9for DIMM speeds. 14The server supports the following memory reliability, availability, and serviceability (RAS)BIOS options (only one option can be chosen):—Adaptive Double Device Data Correction (ADDDC) (default)—Maximum performance—Full mirroring—Partial mirroringFor best performance, observe the following:—When one DIMM is used, it must be populated in DIMM slot 1 (farthest away from theCPU) of a given channel.—When single- or dual-rank DIMMs are populated in two DIMMs per channel (2DPC)configurations, always populate the higher number rank DIMM first (starting fromthe farthest slot). For a 2DPC example, first populate with dual-rank DIMMs in DIMMslot 1. Then populate single-rank DIMMs in DIMM 2 slot. DIMMs for CPU 1 and CPU 2 (when populated) must always be configured identically. Cisco memory from previous generation servers (DDR3 and DDR4) is not compatible with theUCS B200 M6 Blade. Memory can be configured in any number of DIMMs as pairs, although for optimalperformance, refer to the C220/C240/B200 M6 Memory Guide. For additional information, refer to Memory Configuration and Mirroring on page 45. For detailed Intel Optane Persistent Memory (PMEM) configurations, refer to the CiscoUCS B200 M6 Server Installation Guide.Cisco UCS B200 M6 Blade Server

CONFIGURING the SERVERApproved ConfigurationsNOTE: Memory mirroring is allowed only with DIMMs; no memory mirroring can beconfigured is PMEMs are installed.(1) 1-CPU configuration without memory mirroring: Select from 1 to 16 DIMMs.—1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 12, or 16 DIMMs allowed—3, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15 DIMMs not allowed—DIMMs for both CPUs must be configured identically.The DIMMs will be placed by the factory as shown in the following table.#DIMMsCPU 1 DIMM Placement in Channels (for identically ranked DIMMs)124681216(A1)(A1, E1)(A1, C1); (E1, G1)(A1, C1); (D1, E1); (G1, H1)(A1, C1); (D1, E1); (G1, H1); (B1, F1)(A1, C1); (D1, E1); (G1, H1); (A2, C2); (D2, E2); (G2, H2)(A1, B1); (C1, D1); (E1, F1); (G1, H1); (A2, B2); (C2, D2); (E2, F2); (G2, H2)(2) 1-CPU configuration with memory mirroring: Select 2, 4, 8, 12, or 16 DIMMs per CPU (DIMMs for all CPUs must be configured identically).In addition, the memory mirroring option (N01-MMIRROR) as shown in Table 6 on page 13must be selected.The DIMMs will be placed by the factory as shown in the following table.# DIMMsPer CPUCPU 1 DIMM Placement in Channels (for identical ranked DIMMs)2(A1, E1)4(A1, C1); (E1, G1)8(A1, C1); (D1, E1); (G1, H1); (B1, F1)12(A1, C1); (D1, E1); (G1, H1); (A2, C2); (D2, E2); (G2, H2)16(A1, B1); (C1, D1); (E1, F1); (G1, H1); (A2, B2); (C2, D2); (E2, F2); (G2, H2) Select the memory mirroring option (N01-MMIRROR) as shown in Table 6 on page 13.Cisco UCS B200 M6 Blade Server15

CONFIGURING the SERVER(3) 2-CPU configuration without memory mirroring: Select from 1 to 16 DIMMs per CPU.—1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 12, or 16 DIMMs allowed—3, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15 DIMMs not allowed—DIMMs for both CPUs must be configured identically.The DIMMs will be placed by the factory as shown in the following tables.CPU 1 DIMM Placement in Channels (foridentically ranked DIMMs)#DIMMsCPU 2 DIMM Placement in Channels (foridentically ranked DIMMs)1(A1)(A1)2(A1, E1)(A1, E1)4(A1, C1); (E1, G1)(A1, C1); (E1, G1)6(A1, C1); (D1, E1); (G1, H1)(A1, C1); (D1, E1); (G1, H1)8(A1, C1); (D1, E1); (G1, H1); (B1, F1)(A1, C1); (D1, E1); (G1, H1); (B1, F1)12(A1, C1); (D1, E1); (G1, H1); (A2, C2); (D2,E2); (G2, H2)(A1, C1); (D1, E1); (G1, H1); (A2, C2); (D2,E2); (G2, H2)16(A1, B1); (C1, D1); (E1, F1); (G1, H1); (A2,B2); (C2, D2); (E2, F2); (G2, H2)(A1, B1); (C1, D1); (E1, F1); (G1, H1); (A2,B2); (C2, D2); (E2, F2); (G2, H2)(4) 2-CPU configuration with memory mirroring: Select 2, 4, 8, 12, or 16 DIMMs per CPU (DIMMs for all CPUs must be configured identically).In addition, the memory mirroring option (N01-MMIRROR) as shown in Table 6 on page 13must be selected.The DIMMs will be placed by the factory as shown in the following tables.# DIMMsPer CPUCPU 1 DIMM Placement in Channels (foridentical ranked DIMMs)2(A1, E1)(A1, E1)4(A1, C1); (E1, G1)(A1, C1); (E1, G1)8(A1, C1); (D1, E1); (G1, H1); (B1, F1)(A1, C1); (D1, E1); (G1, H1); (B1, F1)12(A1, C1); (D1, E1); (G1, H1); (A2, C2); (D2,E2); (G2, H2)(A1, C1); (D1, E1); (G1, H1); (A2, C2); (D2,E2); (G2, H2)16(A1, B1); (C1, D1); (E1, F1); (G1, H1); (A2,B2); (C2, D2); (E2, F2); (G2, H2)(A1, B1); (C1, D1); (E1, F1); (G1, H1); (A2,B2); (C2, D2); (E2, F2); (G2, H2)16CPU 2 DIMM Placement in Channels (foridentically ranked DIMMs)Cisco UCS B200 M6 Blade Server

CONFIGURING the SERVER Select the memory mirroring option (N01-MMIRROR) as shown in Table 6 on page 13.NOTE: System performance is optimized when the DIMM type and quantity are equalfor both CPUs, and when all channels are filled equally across the CPUs in the server.Table 7 3200-MHz DIMM Memory Speeds with Different Intel Xeon Ice Lake ProcessorsDIMM and CPUFrequencies DPC(MHz)LRDIMM(8Rx4)256 GB(MHz)LRDIMM(4Rx4)128 GB(MHz)LRDIMM(4Rx4) 64 GB(MHz)RDIMMRDIMMRDIMM(2Rx4) (2Rx4) (1Rx4) 64 GB (MHz) 32 GB (MHz) 16 GB (MHz)1.2 V1.2 V1.2 V1.2 V1.2 V1.2 VDIMM 3200CPU 0032003200DIMM 3200CPU 3329332933DIMM 3200CPU 6626662666DIMM Rules Allowed DIMM count for 1 CPU: Minimum DIMM count 1; Maximum DIMM count 16 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 12, or 16 DIMMs allowed 3, 5, 7. 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, or 15 DIMMs not allowed.Allowed DIMM count for 2 CPUs Minimum DIMM count 2; Maximum DIMM count 32 2, 4, 8, 12, 16, 24, or 32 DIMMs allowed 6, 10, 14, 18, 20, 22, 26, 28, or 30 DIMMs not allowed.DIMM Mixing: LRDIMMs cannot be mixed with RDIMMs. Single-rank DIMMs can be mixed with dual-rank DIMMs in the same channel RDIMMs can be mixed with RDIMMs, and LRDIMMs can be mixed with LRDIMMs, but mixing ofnon-3DS and 3DS RDIMMs is not allowed in the same channel, across different channels, oracross different sockets.Cisco UCS B200 M6 Blade Server17

CONFIGURING the SERVERNOTE: The 128 GB LRDIMM is non-3DS and the 256GB LRDIMM is 3DS, so these twoLRDIMMs cannot be mixed. Allowed mixing has be in pairs of similar quantities (for example, 8x32GB and 8x64GB,8x16GB and 8x64GB, 8x32GB and 8x64GB, or 8x16GB and 8x32GB). Mixing of 10x32GB and6x64GB, for example, is not allowed.NOTE: DIMM mixing is not allowed when PMEMs are installed; if PMEMs are installed,all DIMMs must be the same type and size.18Cisco UCS B200 M6 Blade Server

CONFIGURING the SERVERSee Table 8 for PMEM memory modes. See Table 8 for allowed DIMM/PMEM mixed configurations.Table 8 Intel OptaneTM Persistent Memory ModesIntel OptaneTM Persistent Memory ModesApp Direct ModePMEM operates as a solid-state disk storage device. Data is saved and isnon-volatile. Both DCPMM and DIMM capacities count towards the CPUcapacity limit.PMEM operates as a 100% memory module. Data is volatile and DRAM actsas a cache for PMEMs. Only the PMEM capacity counts towards the CPUcapacity limit). This is the factory default mode.Memory ModeTable 9 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable Processors (Ice Lake) Allowable Mixed DIMM/PMEM1 PhysicalConfiguration (per socket)DIMM PMEMCountCPU 1 or CPU 2ICX: IMC2ICX: IMC3ICX: IMC1ICX: IMC0Chan 0 (F)Chan 1 (E)Chan 0 (HChan 1 (G)Chan 0 (C)Chan 1 (D)Chan 0 (A)Chan 1 ot2Slot2Slot2Slot1Slot14 42PMEMDIMMPMEMDIMMDIMMPMEM8 13DIMMDIMMDIMMDIMMDIMMDIMM8 44DIMMDIMMPMEMDIMMDIMMPMEMPMEM DIMM8 85DIMM PMEM DIMMPMEMDIMMPMEM DIMMPMEMPMEM DIMM DIMMPMEMDIMMPMEMDIMMNOTE: AD App Direct Mode, MM Memory ModeNotes:1.2.3.4.5.All systems must be fully populated with two CPUs when using PMEMs at this time.AD, MMADAD, MMAD, MMFor detailed Intel PMEM configurations, refer to the Cisco UCS B200 M6 Server Installation andService Guide.Cisco UCS B200 M6 Server Installation and Service GuideFor detailed DIMM/PMEM informations, refer the UCS C220/C240/B200 M6 Memory Guide.Cisco UCS C220/C240/B200 M6 Memory GuideCisco UCS B200 M6 Blade Server19

CONFIGURING the SERVERSTEP 4CHOOSE MLOM REAR MEZZANINE ADAPTERThe UCS B200 M6 must be ordered with a Cisco VIC mLOM Adapter. The adapter can operate in asingle-CPU or dual-CPU configuration. Table 11 shows available mLOM adapter choices.Table 10 mLOM AdaptersProduct ID (PID)DescriptionConnectorUCSB-MLOM-40G-04Cisco UCS VIC 1440 modular LOM for blade serversmLOMTable 11 Aggregate Bandwidth with mLOM Only configurationmLOMFabric Interconnects SupportedFabrics Extenders in UCS 5108 bladechassis aggregate bandwidth (Gb/s)2x 2408 2x 2304 332-16UP 64542x6410820Yes(20 Gbps)YesYesYesYesCisco developed the 1400 Series Virtual Interface Card (VIC) to provide flexibility to createmultiple NIC and HBA devices.The VIC features are listed here: Includes enhancements, including network overlay offload support. Provides two Converged Network Adapter (CNA) ports, supporting both Ethernet and FCoE Delivers up to 80 Gbps total I/O throughput to the server Supports 2x40 (native) Gbps Unified I/O ports Supports up to 256 fully functional unique and independent PCIe adapters and interfaces Provides virtual machine visibility from the physical network and a consistent networkoperations model for physical and virtual servers Supports customer requirements for a wide range of operating systems and hypervisorsThe mLOM VIC on the UCS B200 M6 enables connectivity to the Fabric Interconnect eitherthrough the Fabric Extenders (FEX) or directly using the UCS 6324 Fabric Interconnect (UCS Mini)on the UCS 5108 Blade Chassis.20Cisco UCS B200 M6 Blade Server

CONFIGURING the SERVERThe supported Fabric Extenders for the B200 M6 blades are—Cisco UCS 2200 series Fabric Extenders—Cisco UCS 2304 (v1) Fabric Extender—Cisco UCS 2304 (v2) Fabric Extender—Cisco UCS 2408 Fabric ExtendersThe supported Fabric Interconnects for the B200 M6 blades are—Cisco UCS 6300 series Fabric Interconnects—Cisco UCS 6400 series Fabric InterconnectsCisco UCS B200 M6 Blade Server21

CONFIGURING the SERVERSTEP 5 CHOOSE OPTIONAL REAR MEZZANINE ADAPTERS (VIC or PortExpander)The UCS B200 M6 has one rear mezzanine adapter connector. The UCS B200 M6 can be orderedwith or without a rear

Chassis The UCS B200 M6 Blade Server mounts in a Cisco UCS 5108 Series blade server chassis or UCS Mini blade server chassis. CPU One or two 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable Processors (Ice Lake). Also note that the B200 M6 Blade Server BIOS inherently enables support for Intel Advanced Encryption Standard New Instructions (AES-NI) and does not have