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Initial template
Service profiles created from an initial template inherit all the properties of the template. However,
after you create the profile, it is no longer connected to the template. If you need to make changes to
one or more profiles created from this template, you must change each profile individually.
Updating template
Service profiles created from an updating template inherit all the properties of the template and remain
connected to the template. Any changes to the template automatically update the service profiles created
from the template.
Guidelines and Recommendations for Service Profiles
In addition to any guidelines or recommendations that are specific to policies and pools included in service
profiles and service profile templates, such as the local disk configuration policy, you need to be aware of the
following guidelines and recommendations that impact the ability to associate a service profile with a server:
Limit to the Number of vNICs that Can Be Configured on a Rack-Mount Server
You can configure up to 56 vNICs per supported adapter, such as the Cisco UCS P81E Virtual Interface Card
(N2XX-ACPCI01), on any rack-mount server that is integrated with Cisco UCS Manager.
No Power Capping Support for Rack-Mount Servers
Power capping is not supported for rack servers. If you include a power control policy in a service profile that
is associated with a rack-mount server, the policy is not implemented.
Creating Service Profiles
Creating a Service Profile with the Expert Wizard
Procedure
Step 1
In the Navigation pane, click the Servers tab.
Step 2
On the Servers tab, expand Servers > Service Profiles.
Step 3
Expand the node for the organization where you want to create the service profile.
If the system does not include multitenancy, expand the root node.
Step 4
Right-click the organization and select Create Service Profile (expert).
Step 5
In the Create Service Profile (expert) wizard, complete the following:
• Page 1: Identifying the Service Profile , on page 490
• Page 2: Configuring the Storage Options, on page 491
• Page 3: Configuring the Networking Options, on page 496
• Page 4: Setting the vNIC/vHBA Placement, on page 502
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