C200 M2 UCS manager integration

I have read the documentation but I still have a question, can I integrate a c200 M2 with UCS manager / FI-6100? 

I think the answer is yes with a "UCS P81E" adapter..but why is a FEX 2232PP a requirement?  can I use a 5548UP instead?

Also, is a 1225 VIC also an option?

Thank you

Hello,

For M1 / M2 servers, you need FEX 2232 to integrate them with UCSM.

http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/general/xmart/testing/Astoria/WEM-Users/jen/b_UCSM2-1_C-Integration/b_UCSM2-1_C-Integration_chapter_011.html#reference_D644111FC68046F0BEA49756A0834664

You can also use other 10G adapters.

VIC 1225 is not supported on C200 M2 server.

Thanks

Padma

Padma, thank you for your reply.

can the FEX 2232 be replaced with 5548?

Hello

No, Nexus 5548 cannot be used to integrate ucs rack server with UCSM

Connectivity options for UCSM managed rack servers

==>   Directly attached to FI ( FEX not required )

==>   FEX 2232 PP

             Single wire management

             Dual wire management

For C200 M2, only dual wire management is supported.

Thanks

I seen the docs on Single and Dual wire, but what I don't understand is what's the 2232PP "doing" that the 5548 can't do...

Hello,

5548 is similar to FI 6248 and FEX 2232 is similar to IOM in chassis.

5548 hardware is different from FEX 2232 and cannot function as FEX to integrate rack servers with UCSM.

Thanks

Thanks Padma, I came across the same info yesterday.

C220 M3 with 1225 VIC for DirectConnect makes more sense..