Cisco UCS C240 M5

The server of this class and type is also distinguished by optimization for processing and analysis of large data volumes. It supports software-defined storage as well as software that requires a lot of system resources.

Device Description

The UCS C240 M5 server can support a wide range of diverse workloads that place high demands on I/O hardware, from big data management and analytics to infrastructure solutions that support VDI and Collaboration.

The hardware of this server has the potential, which will be quite enough to support the stable execution of regular tasks in the corporate system. Also, UCS C240 M5 can be used for realization of any specific tasks, within which it is necessary to process large volumes of heterogeneous data frequently.

Spheres of application

UCS C240 M5 server hardware is a good choice to ensure stable execution of a wide variety of workloads in the corporate network. They are most often used wherever they are needed:

• load, store, modify and classify large amounts of diverse information;
• maintain stable operation of software responsible for analyzing business processes;
• work with database management systems (DBMS) of different types and sizes;
• conduct consolidation using various IT infrastructure virtualization solutions;
• store large amounts of data for a long time;

Benefits and hardware features of UCS C240 M5 rack servers

The U2 form factor rack server platform is based on a 2-socket architecture. Computing resources consist of a pair of multi-core Intel Xeon Scalable processors, including 2nd Generation, each supporting up to 28 cores.

The stability of the powerful processor equipment is ensured by DDR4 memory modules installed in 24 slots. The operating frequency of RAM – 2600 and 2933 MHz. The server supports the installation of DDR4 memory boards with individual capacity of 8, 16, 32, 64 or 128 GB. Optionally, Intel Optane DC Persistent Memory can be installed on half of the slots.

The maximum storage capacity of this server is limited to 26 small form factor (2.5-inch, SFF) or 12 large form factor (3.5-inch, LFF) drives.

In addition to standard SSDs, the server can utilize PCIe NVMe SSDs. The UCS C240 M5 supports hot-swapping, maintenance, and installation of related storage devices.

The server hardware supports a 12 Gbit/s SAS RAID controller, for which the server has a separate slot. PCIe Generation 3.0 slots can be used to install additional expansion cards.

The server can be integrated into the corporate network using two built-in Gigabit Ethernet network adapters and optional Cisco VIC convergent adapters installed in the mLOM and PCI-express slots. Also, 2 NVidia GPUs can be installed in the UCS C240 M5 to significantly increase the performance of graphics and artificial intelligence systems.