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Cisco HCIAF220C-M6S Barebone System - 1U Rack-mountable - Dual Processor Support - Intel C621A Chip - 4 TB DDR4-3200 Memory
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Product Features
Technical Overview
This section brings together practical product details such as Number of Processors Supported, Processor Supported, 64-bit Processing, Chipset Manufacturer, so buyers can judge configuration, deployment fit, and day-to-day suitability with less guesswork.
Processor Architecture
Supports dual Intel Xeon Scalable processors including Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze series, providing flexible performance tiers for different workload requirements. The platform includes 64-bit processing capability and Intel C621A chipset for optimal memory and I/O management.
Memory Configuration
Features 32 DDR4 memory slots supporting up to 4 TB of DDR4-3200/PC4-25600 SDRAM. The system is Intel Optane Memory Ready for future memory technology upgrades, enabling organizations to scale memory capacity as workload demands evolve.
Storage & RAID
Includes Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) and Serial ATA controllers with RAID support, providing flexible storage configuration options. The 10 total expansion bays allow for significant storage capacity expansion through direct-attached drives.
Key Product Advantages
This barebone system combines enterprise-grade expansion capabilities with space-efficient 1U rack design, providing organizations with a balanced solution for dense compute deployments. The platform's extensive memory support and multiple expansion options create a versatile foundation for various workload requirements.
High-Density Memory Architecture
With 32 memory slots supporting up to 4 TB of DDR4-3200 memory, this system delivers exceptional memory bandwidth for memory-intensive applications including virtualization, databases, and analytics workloads.
Flexible Network Connectivity
Dual Gigabit/10 Gigabit Ethernet ports provide high-speed network connectivity options, while three PCIe x16 expansion slots allow for additional network interface cards, storage controllers, or accelerator cards to meet specific deployment requirements.
Enterprise Storage Foundation
The integrated SAS and SATA controllers with RAID support enable reliable storage configurations, while ten expansion bays provide ample room for storage capacity growth as data requirements increase.
Deployment / Use Cases
The HCIAF220C-M6S barebone system serves as an ideal foundation for hyperconverged infrastructure deployments, particularly when paired with Nutanix software for software-defined compute and storage. Its balanced configuration supports various enterprise workload scenarios while maintaining rack space efficiency.
Organizations can deploy these systems as building blocks for private cloud infrastructure, virtual desktop environments, or application server clusters. The dual processor support and extensive memory capacity make this platform suitable for consolidating multiple virtual machines while maintaining performance isolation.
Hyperconverged Infrastructure
Specifically designed for Nutanix hyperconverged deployments, this barebone provides the hardware foundation for software-defined data center infrastructure that combines compute, storage, and networking in a single scalable platform.
Virtualization Host
With dual processor support and substantial memory capacity, this system serves as an efficient virtualization host for VMware, Hyper-V, or KVM environments, enabling consolidation of multiple workloads onto fewer physical servers.
Physical Profile
The 1U rack-mountable design measures 1.70 inches in height, 18.90 inches in width, and 30 inches in depth, providing a compact footprint that maximizes rack density. Weighing approximately 42.55 pounds, this barebone system includes standard rack mounting hardware and features a C13 power connector compatible with standard data center power distribution units.
- Width
- 18.90" (480.06 mm)
- Depth
- 30" (762 mm)
- Height
- 1U
- Weight
- 42.55 lb (19300 g)
Highlights
- Dual processor support for Intel Xeon Platinum, Gold, Silver, or Bronze CPUs
- Up to 4 TB DDR4-3200 memory across 32 DIMM slots
- Intel C621A chipset with 64-bit processing architecture
- 10 total expansion bays for storage capacity growth
- 3 PCIe x16 expansion slots for additional cards
- Dual Gigabit/10 Gigabit Ethernet ports
- SAS and SATA controllers with RAID support
- 1U rack-mountable form factor for space efficiency
- Intel Optane Memory Ready for future upgrades
- C13 power connector compatible with standard PDUs
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Cisco Systems, Inc |
| Manufacturer Part Number | HCIAF220C-M6S |
| Brand Name | Cisco |
| Product Series | HCIAF220C M6 |
| Product Name | Compute Hyperconverged with Nutanix HCIAF220C M6 Barebone System (All Flash) |
| Product Type | Barebone System |
| Processor | |
| Number of Processors Supported | 2 |
| Processor Supported | Xeon Platinum,Xeon Gold,Xeon Silver,Xeon Bronze |
| 64-bit Processing | Yes |
| Chipset | |
| Chipset Manufacturer | Intel |
| Chipset Model | C621A |
| Memory | |
| Maximum Memory Supported | 4 TB |
| Memory Technology | DDR4 SDRAM |
| Memory Standard | DDR4-3200/PC4-25600 |
| Total Number of Memory Slots | 32 |
| Intel Optane Memory Ready | Yes |
| Controllers | |
| Controller Type | Serial Attached SCSI (SAS),Serial ATA |
| RAID Supported | Yes |
| Display & Graphics | |
| Graphics Memory Capacity | 8 MB |
| Network & Communication | |
| Ethernet Technology | Gigabit Ethernet,10 Gigabit Ethernet |
| I/O Expansions | |
| Number of Total Expansion Bays | 10 |
| Total Number of Expansion Slots | 3 |
| Number of PCI Express x16 Slots | 3 |
| Interfaces/Ports | |
| Total Number of USB Ports | 2 |
| Number of USB 3.0 Ports | 2 |
| Network (RJ-45) | Yes |
| Number of Network (RJ-45) Ports | 2 |
| Number of VGA Ports | 1 |
| Power Description | |
| Input Voltage | 120 V AC,230 V AC |
| Plug/Connector Type | C13 |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Form Factor | Rack-mountable |
| Rack Height | 1U |
| Height | 1.70" (43.18 mm) |
| Width | 18.90" (480.06 mm) |
| Depth | 30" (762 mm) |
| Weight (Approximate) | 42.55 lb (19300 g) |
FAQ
What processors are compatible with this barebone system?
This Cisco barebone system supports dual Intel Xeon Scalable processors, including the Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze series. These processors provide 64-bit processing capability and are managed by the Intel C621A chipset, offering flexible performance options for different workload requirements from entry-level to high-performance computing scenarios.
How much memory can this system support?
The system supports up to 4 terabytes of DDR4 SDRAM memory using the DDR4-3200/PC4-25600 standard. This capacity is distributed across 32 memory slots, allowing for substantial memory configurations suitable for memory-intensive applications like virtualization, databases, and analytics workloads.
What expansion capabilities does this barebone offer?
This barebone system provides 10 total expansion bays for storage devices and 3 PCI Express x16 expansion slots for additional cards such as network interfaces, storage controllers, or accelerator cards. The system also includes 2 USB 3.0 ports, 2 network RJ-45 ports supporting Gigabit and 10 Gigabit Ethernet, and 1 VGA port for basic display connectivity.
What storage controllers are included?
The system includes both Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) and Serial ATA (SATA) controllers with RAID support. These controllers provide flexible storage configuration options, allowing organizations to implement various RAID levels for data protection and performance optimization across the available expansion bays.
What are the physical dimensions and rack requirements?
This is a 1U rack-mountable system measuring 1.70 inches in height, 18.90 inches in width, and 30 inches in depth. It weighs approximately 42.55 pounds and uses a standard C13 power connector. The compact 1U design maximizes rack space efficiency while providing enterprise-grade expansion capabilities.
What networking capabilities does this system include?
The system features dual RJ-45 network ports supporting both Gigabit Ethernet and 10 Gigabit Ethernet technologies. This dual-speed capability provides flexibility for different network infrastructure requirements, from standard Gigabit connectivity to higher-speed 10GbE connections for bandwidth-intensive applications.
What processor or platform detail is listed?
This product uses the Xeon Platinum,Xeon Gold,Xeon Silver,Xeon Bronze processor for everyday performance and multitasking.
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