Cisco UCS C420 M3 Rack Server
The Cisco UCS C420 M3 is a high-density, 4-socket 2U rack server engineered for compute-intensive enterprise workloads, massive virtualization, and large-scale databases. By leveraging the Intel® Xeon® E5-4600 processor family and providing 48 DIMM slots, it delivers a balanced platform with exceptional memory capacity and I/O expandability. A standout feature is the integration with the Cisco UCS VIC 1225, which enables a policy-based, stateless infrastructure with up to 256 virtual PCIe interfaces. This makes the C420 M3 an ideal choice for high-end HPC environments and cloud computing where efficiency and deployment speed are critical.
Key Specifications:
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Form Factor: 2U Rackmount.
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Processors: 2 or 4 x Intel® Xeon® E5-4600 series.
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Memory Capacity: 48 slots supporting high-density RDIMM and LRDIMM modules.
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Internal Storage: Up to 16 x 2.5-inch hot-plug SAS, SATA, or SSD drives.
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I/O Expansion: 7 PCIe Gen 3 slots (various profiles for maximum flexibility).
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Data Protection: LSI MegaRAID 9271CV-8i with 1GB Flash-backed write cache.
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Network Connectivity: 4 x 1GbE onboard ports plus 10GbE FCoE via VIC 1225.
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Management: Integrated Cisco IMC with support for Cisco FlexFlash SD cards.