| Chipset | Intel C621A |
| Processor | Dual Intel Xeon Scalable (up to 28 cores/socket) |
| Video Memory | 16 MB (ASPEED Pilot 4 VGA) |
| Memory | Up to 6 TB DDR4 (24 DIMM slots); supports Intel Optane PMEM |
| RAID Options | 12Gb SAS Modular RAID Controller; supports RAID 0,1,5,6,10,50,60, JBOD |
| Hard Disk | 12× 3.5" LFF hot-plug drives; optional 2× 2.5" SFF or NVMe drives |
| Network | Dual 10GBASE-T Intel x550 LOM + mLOM slot for VIC |
| Weight | 29.0 kg |
The Cisco UCS C240 M5 12 Bay LFF 2U Rackmount Server is a highly versatile and performance-driven enterprise-class server designed to support a broad range of data center workloads. Powered by Intel Xeon Scalable processors, this 2U rack server combines compute density, memory scalability, and flexible storage in a balanced architecture. With support for up to 12 large form factor (LFF) drives, it delivers massive storage capacity for applications such as big data analytics, virtualization, databases, collaboration, and cloud infrastructure. Integrated with Cisco’s Unified Computing System (UCS), the C240 M5 offers simplified management, optimized performance, and robust reliability to meet the needs of modern enterprises.
Enterprise-Class Performance – Supports Intel Xeon Scalable processors for demanding workloads.
Large Memory Footprint – Up to 6 TB of DDR4 memory to power virtualization, in-memory databases, and large-scale applications.
Massive Storage Capacity – 12 LFF (3.5”) hot-swappable drive bays supporting SAS, SATA, and SSD drives.
Flexible Expansion – Multiple PCIe 3.0 slots for networking, storage controllers, and GPU acceleration.
2U Rack Form Factor – Provides an optimal balance of performance, capacity, and expansion.
High Availability – Redundant, hot-swap power supplies and fans ensure business continuity.
Data Protection – RAID options safeguard against drive failures and ensure data integrity.
UCS Integration – Unified management with Cisco Intersight and UCS Manager for simplified operations.
Energy Efficiency – Optimized for performance per watt to reduce total cost of ownership.
The Cisco UCS C240 M5 12 Bay LFF server is the ideal choice for organizations requiring both compute performance and large storage capacity in a single, scalable platform. Its 12 LFF drive bays allow businesses to configure high-capacity storage for data-heavy applications such as big data, enterprise databases, and backup solutions. With the flexibility to add GPUs and advanced networking, it is equally capable in high-performance computing and virtualization environments. Backed by Cisco UCS management tools, this server reduces IT complexity, improves operational efficiency, and provides a reliable foundation for mission-critical workloads.
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