Cisco UCS C220 M3 Rack Server 8×2.5″

The Cisco UCS C220 M3 rack server is designed for high performance and density across various business workloads, such as web serving and distributed databases. It features Intel Xeon E5-2600 v2 and E5-2600 series processors, offering significant performance and efficiency improvements. The server comes in a 1U form factor with 16 DIMM slots, up to 8 drives, and 2 x 1 GbE LAN-on-motherboard (LOM) ports, delivering exceptional performance and density in a compact design.

Features

• Unified Network Fabric:
  Transitioning to networking, the Cisco UCS C220 M3 integrates 10-Gbps unified network fabric, which reduces latency and enhances network efficiency. This feature helps streamline I/O configurations, allowing for easy changes without the need for additional adapters or re-cabling.

• Advanced Virtualization Support:
  In addition, the server is optimized for virtualized environments thanks to Cisco Data Center VM-FEX and Adapter-FEX technologies. This enables seamless network integration directly into virtual machines, reducing complexity and boosting efficiency.

• Unified Management with Cisco UCS Manager:
  When integrated with Cisco UCS Manager, the server benefits from centralized management, allowing administrators to handle the entire infrastructure as a unified entity. Through service profiles and templates, the provisioning of new servers becomes automated, increasing operational flexibility and agility.

• Energy-Efficient Design:
  The Intel Xeon processor E5-2600 series helps reduce energy consumption by automatically adjusting power states, which leads to lower operational costs without compromising performance. This energy-efficient design is complemented by redundant power supplies and dual-redundant fans, ensuring reliability and uptime.

• Security Features:
  Additionally, the Cisco UCS C220 M3 offers TPM (Trusted Platform Module) to securely store authentication credentials, certificates, and encryption keys. This chip provides an extra layer of security to ensure that the platform remains trustworthy and protected from unauthorized access.

• Tool-Free Access and Serviceability:
  For maintenance and upgrades, the server provides tool-free access to all serviceable components. Color-coded indicators guide users to hot-pluggable and serviceable items, simplifying the overall service process and reducing downtime.

Security

• Trusted Platform Module (TPM):
  The TPM securely stores sensitive data like passwords and encryption keys, ensuring a trusted environment.

• Intel® Trusted Execution Technology (Intel® TXT):
  Intel® TXT ensures the server boots only into a verified, secure state, protecting against malware during startup.

• Secure Boot & Platform Integrity:
  Secure Boot ensures only authorized software loads during boot, protecting against unauthorized access.

• Error Recovery & Data Integrity:
  Machine Check Architecture Recovery automatically monitors and recovers from hardware errors, ensuring data integrity.

• Remote Management & Access Control:
  Cisco CIMC enables remote management, with role-based access control ensuring secure access to the system.

• Data Encryption & Secure Storage:
  Supports hardware-based encryption for storage drives, ensuring data at rest is secure.

• Compliance with Industry Standards:
  Compliant with UL 60950-1 and FIPS 140-2, ensuring adherence to high security standards.

• Firmware Integrity Protection:
  Automated firmware updates with image validation ensure secure and authentic updates.

For more details, you can view the data sheet on our website using the following link: Technical Guide