Which definition is included in a Cisco UC on UCS TRC?
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A. B. C. D. E.A.
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.
- 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.
-> 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.
A Cisco UC on UCS TRC (Unified Communications on Unified Computing System Tested Reference Configuration) is a reference architecture for deploying a Cisco Unified Communications (UC) solution on a Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS). It provides guidelines for the hardware, software, and network components necessary to deploy a reliable, scalable, and secure UC system.
Out of the options given, the definition that is included in a Cisco UC on UCS TRC is option C, which is "step-by-step procedures for hardware BIOS, firmware, drivers, and RAID setup."
This definition is essential because it provides a comprehensive guide on how to set up the hardware components necessary for a UC solution to run on UCS servers. The procedures cover critical components such as the server BIOS, firmware, drivers, and RAID setup, which are vital for ensuring optimal performance and reliability of the UC system.
Option A, which is "required RAID configuration, when the TRC uses direct-attached storage," is closely related to option C. It may be included in the step-by-step procedures for RAID setup, as RAID configuration is an essential component of server storage.
Option B, which is "configuration of virtual-to-physical network interface mapping," is not a definition included in a Cisco UC on UCS TRC. Virtual-to-physical network interface mapping is typically done during the deployment phase of a UC system and is not a critical component of the hardware setup.
Option D, which is "configuration settings and patch recommendations for VMware software," is also not a definition included in a Cisco UC on UCS TRC. Although VMware software is used to virtualize the UC applications, its configuration and patch recommendations are not part of the TRC.
Option E, which is "server model and local components (CPU, RAM, adapters, local storage) by name only; part numbers are not included because they change over time," is not a comprehensive definition of the components included in a Cisco UC on UCS TRC. It may be useful to know the server model and local components, but it does not provide the necessary details on how to set up the hardware components.