Add new blade to ucs chassis

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Adding a new blade to a UCS (Unified Computing System) chassis involves several steps. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you through the process:

Prerequisites:

  1. Ensure you have a valid Cisco UCS license for the blade you want to add.
  2. Verify that the chassis has available slots for the new blade. You can check the chassis's slot availability using the Cisco UCS Manager GUI or CLI.
  3. Make sure the new blade is properly configured and cabled before installation.

Step 1: Prepare the Chassis

  1. Power off the chassis by pressing the power button or using the Cisco UCS Manager GUI/CLI.
  2. Disconnect the power cables from the chassis.
  3. Remove any existing blades from the slots where you want to install the new blade.

Step 2: Install the New Blade

  1. Carefully lift the new blade out of its packaging and handle it by the edges to avoid damaging the components.
  2. Align the blade's connectors with the corresponding slots in the chassis.
  3. Gently push the blade into the slot until it clicks into place. Make sure it's securely seated.
  4. Repeat this process for each blade you're adding.

Step 3: Connect Cables

  1. Connect the power cables to the new blade and the chassis.
  2. Connect any necessary network cables (e.g., Ethernet, Fibre Channel) to the blade's ports.
  3. Connect any necessary storage cables (e.g., SAS, SATA) to the blade's ports.

Step 4: Configure the New Blade

  1. Power on the chassis by pressing the power button or using the Cisco UCS Manager GUI/CLI.
  2. Use the Cisco UCS Manager GUI or CLI to configure the new blade, including:
    • Setting the blade's IP address and subnet mask.
    • Configuring the blade's network settings (e.g., VLANs, port channels).
    • Assigning the blade to a specific server pool or service profile.
    • Configuring any necessary storage settings (e.g., LUNs, storage pools).

Step 5: Verify the New Blade

  1. Use the Cisco UCS Manager GUI or CLI to verify that the new blade is recognized and functioning properly.
  2. Check the blade's status and any error messages in the Cisco UCS Manager GUI or CLI.
  3. Verify that the blade is properly configured and connected to the network and storage.

That's it! With these steps, you should be able to successfully add a new blade to your Cisco UCS chassis.