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Cisco UCSC-C240-M4SX-RF UCS C240 M4 Barebone System - Refurbished - 2U Rack-mountable - Dual Xeon Support - 24 DDR4 Slots - 12Gb/s SAS
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Product Features
Technical Overview
This system supports dual Intel Xeon processors, delivering 64-bit compute performance for demanding server applications. The Intel C610 chipset provides robust platform management and I/O coordination.
Memory architecture includes 24 DDR4 SDRAM slots operating at DDR4-2133/PC4-17000 speeds, enabling substantial RAM configurations for memory-intensive workloads. Storage connectivity is handled by 12Gb/s SAS and Serial ATA controllers with RAID support, ensuring high-speed data access and redundancy options.
Network connectivity is provided through Gigabit Ethernet ports, while expansion flexibility comes from 24 total bays and USB connectivity including USB 3.0 ports for peripheral attachments.
Relevant factors for this section include Number of Processors Supported, Processor Supported, 64-bit Processing, Chipset Manufacturer. When those points are considered together, they give buyers a clearer picture of how the product is equipped, how it fits into deployment, and what kind of day-to-day role it is meant to support.
Key Product Advantages
The 2U rack-mountable design maximizes data center space efficiency while maintaining accessibility for maintenance and upgrades. Dual processor support provides compute headroom for scaling performance as workload demands increase.
Enterprise-Grade Storage Performance
12Gb/s SAS controllers deliver exceptional throughput for storage arrays, making this system ideal for database servers, virtualization hosts, or backup repositories where disk I/O is critical.
- 12Gb/s SAS interface speed
- RAID support for data protection
- 24 expansion bays for drives
Memory Scalability
With 24 DDR4 memory slots, this platform supports extensive RAM configurations, enabling large in-memory databases, virtualization with high VM density, or analytics workloads that benefit from substantial memory allocation.
- 24 DDR4-2133 slots
- Support for high-density DIMMs
- Optimized for memory-bound applications
Deployment / Use Cases
This barebone system suits IT environments requiring customizable server infrastructure, from medium businesses building their first rack-mounted servers to enterprises expanding existing data center capacity. The broad OS compatibility—including Windows Server variants, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, Oracle Linux, Solaris, Ubuntu Server, and CentOS—ensures flexibility for diverse application stacks.
Virtualization Host
Configure with dual Xeon processors, high memory capacity, and fast storage to serve as a VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, or KVM hypervisor host, supporting multiple virtual machines with isolated workloads.
Storage Server
Utilize the 24 expansion bays and 12Gb/s SAS controllers to build a dedicated storage server for file sharing, backups, or as a SAN/NAS target, with RAID protection for data integrity.
Database Platform
Deploy as a database server for SQL, Oracle, or NoSQL databases where fast storage access and substantial memory benefit query performance and transaction throughput.
Highlights
- Refurbished Cisco UCS C240 M4 barebone system with restored functionality
- Supports dual Intel Xeon processors for scalable compute performance
- 24 DDR4-2133 memory slots for extensive RAM configurations
- 12Gb/s SAS and SATA controllers with RAID support for fast storage
- 2U rack-mountable form factor for data center space efficiency
- 24 total expansion bays for drive and peripheral flexibility
- Gigabit Ethernet connectivity for network integration
- USB 3.0 ports for high-speed peripheral connections
- Broad OS compatibility including Windows Server and Linux variants
- Enterprise-grade chassis with management capabilities
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Cisco Systems, Inc |
| Manufacturer Part Number | UCSC-C240-M4SX-RF |
| Brand Name | Cisco |
| Product Series | C240 M4 |
| Product Name | UCS C240 M4 Barebone System |
| Product Condition | Refurbished |
| Product Type | Barebone System |
| Processor | |
| Number of Processors Supported | 2 |
| Processor Supported | Xeon |
| 64-bit Processing | Yes |
| Chipset | |
| Chipset Manufacturer | Intel |
| Chipset Model | C610 |
| Memory | |
| Memory Technology | DDR4 SDRAM |
| Memory Standard | DDR4-2133/PC4-17000 |
| Total Number of Memory Slots | 24 |
| Controllers | |
| Controller Type | 12Gb/s SAS,Serial ATA |
| RAID Supported | Yes |
| Network & Communication | |
| Ethernet Technology | Gigabit Ethernet |
| I/O Expansions | |
| Number of Total Expansion Bays | 24 |
| Interfaces/Ports | |
| Total Number of USB Ports | 3 |
| Number of USB 3.0 Ports | 2 |
| Operating System | |
| Operating System Supported | Windows Server 2012 R2,Windows Server 2012,Windows Server 2008 R2,Red Hat Enterprise Linux,SuSE Linux Enterprise Server,Oracle Linux,Solaris,Ubuntu Server,CentOS |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Form Factor | Rack-mountable |
| Rack Height | 2U |
FAQ
What components are included with this barebone system?
This refurbished barebone system includes the chassis, motherboard, power supplies, cooling system, and management controllers. Processors, memory, storage drives, and expansion cards are not included and must be installed separately to create a complete working server.
What processors are compatible with this system?
The system supports dual Intel Xeon processors compatible with the socket and chipset architecture. Specific processor models should be verified against Cisco's compatibility documentation for the UCS C240 M4 series to ensure proper operation and thermal management.
How much memory can this system support?
With 24 DDR4 memory slots operating at DDR4-2133/PC4-17000 speeds, the system supports substantial memory configurations. The maximum capacity depends on the density of installed DIMMs, potentially reaching several terabytes when using high-density memory modules validated for this platform.
What storage connectivity options are available?
Storage connectivity includes 12Gb/s SAS and Serial ATA controllers with RAID support. The 24 expansion bays accommodate various drive form factors, allowing configuration of HDDs, SSDs, or mixed storage arrays with redundancy through hardware RAID capabilities.
What operating systems are supported?
Supported operating systems include Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2008 R2, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, Oracle Linux, Solaris, Ubuntu Server, and CentOS. Drivers and management tools are available for these platforms from Cisco.
Is this system suitable for virtualization environments?
Yes, with dual processor support, extensive memory capacity, and fast storage connectivity, this system is well-suited as a virtualization host for hypervisors like VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, or KVM. The 2U form factor provides balanced compute density for virtual machine deployment in rack-constrained spaces.
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