Cisco UCSC-C240-M5SX

Overview

The Cisco UCS UCSC-C240-M5SX is a 2U rack server designed to provide a flexible and powerful foundation for enterprise computing. It ships without CPU, RAM, or hard drives, allowing you to customize the hardware to meet your specific workload needs. This server supports Intel Xeon Scalable processors and offers 24 DIMM slots for DDR4 memory running at 2666 MHz, supporting up to 128GB of RAM. With 26 hot-swappable 2.5-inch drive bays and six PCIe 3.0 slots, it delivers extensive storage and expansion capabilities suitable for demanding applications and scalable IT environments.

Key features

• Customizable bare-metal server that lets you select CPUs, memory, and storage to match your exact requirements
• Supports Intel Xeon Scalable processors, providing high performance for compute-intensive workloads
• 24 DIMM slots enable large memory configurations, ideal for virtualization and data-intensive tasks
• 26 hot-swappable 2.5-inch drive bays offer flexible storage options, from fast SSDs to high-capacity HDDs
• Six PCIe 3.0 expansion slots allow adding networking cards, storage controllers, or other peripherals to extend functionality
• Dual 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports ensure fast and reliable network connectivity for data center environments
• Dedicated internal slot for a 12G SAS storage controller card enhances management of high-speed storage arrays
• Rack-mountable 2U form factor fits well in standard data center racks, optimizing space and cooling

Key specs

• Form factor: 2U rack server
• Processor support: Intel Xeon Scalable processors (not included)
• Memory: 24 DIMM slots, DDR4 2666 MHz, up to 128GB (not included)
• Drive bays: 26 hot-swappable 2.5-inch bays
• Expansion slots: Six PCIe 3.0 slots
• Network: Dual 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports
• Storage controller slot: Dedicated internal slot for 12G SAS card

Connectivity and compatibility

This server integrates seamlessly into Cisco’s Unified Computing System (UCS) architecture, combining computing, networking, and storage management into a unified platform. It supports a wide range of Intel Xeon Scalable processors and DDR4 memory modules, giving you flexibility to tailor performance. The dual 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports provide high-speed network access, suitable for data centers and cloud deployments. Expansion slots accommodate additional network or storage controllers, ensuring compatibility with various enterprise-grade peripherals.

Ideal uses and environments

The UCSC-C240-M5SX is well suited to data centers, cloud service providers, and enterprise IT environments that require a customizable and scalable server platform. Its large memory capacity and extensive storage options make it a strong choice for virtualization, database management, and high-performance computing tasks. The rack-mount design fits standard server racks, making it practical for organizations looking to build or expand their infrastructure with a flexible, high-capacity server.

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