Cisco B200 M5 Blade Server — 2 x Intel Xeon Gold 6140, 192 GB RAM, Serial ATA, 12Gb/s SAS Controller

Delivering performance, versatility and density without compromise, the Cisco B200 M5 Blade Server is engineered to handle the broadest set of workloads—from IT and web infrastructure to distributed databases. As a core component of Cisco’s Unified Computing System (UCS), this blade server extends the capabilities of the UCS platform with a scalable, energy-efficient design that fits seamlessly into modern data centers. Built to maximize processor performance, memory capacity, and I/O flexibility, the B200 M5 is optimized for virtualization, data-intensive applications, and mission-critical services, all while maintaining a compact footprint in a blade chassis. Whether you’re consolidating workloads, accelerating database operations, or deploying scalable virtualized environments, this blade server delivers enterprise-grade reliability and management you can trust.

• Harness powerful multi-core performance for compute-intensive workloads, virtualization, and parallel processing across virtual machines and containerized apps.
• A generous memory footprint to support large-scale virtualization, in-memory databases, and demanding workloads with ample headroom for peak usage periods.
• Serial ATA with a 12Gb/s SAS controller provides flexible, high-speed storage I/O to meet diverse data-access patterns and throughput requirements.
• Engineered for high density in data centers, enabling simplified cabling, centralized management, and seamless integration with other UCS components for automation and policy-driven provisioning.
• Optimized for Cisco UCS Manager and virtualization platforms, delivering predictable performance, streamlined deployment, and scalable administration for growing workloads.

Technical Details of Cisco B200 M5 Blade Server

• Blade server designed for deployment in a Cisco UCS blade chassis, enabling high density and simplified management.
• 2 x Intel Xeon Gold 6140 2.30 GHz CPUs, delivering strong all-around performance for virtualization, databases, and multi-VM workloads.
• 192 GB RAM to support large virtualization hosts, in-memory processing, and demanding enterprise applications.
• Serial ATA interface with a 12Gb/s SAS controller to support a variety of drives and fast data access across diverse storage configurations.
• Seamless integration with Cisco UCS Manager and the broader Cisco UCS ecosystem, enabling policy-based provisioning, automated deployment, and centralized lifecycle management.

How to Install Cisco B200 M5 Blade Server

Installing the Cisco B200 M5 Blade Server within a UCS blade chassis follows a streamlined, standardized process designed to minimize downtime and maximize reliability. Begin by ensuring your UCS chassis has adequate power, cooling, and network fabric configured to support the new blade. Insert the blade server into an appropriate mezzanine slot in the chassis, ensuring a secure seating and proper hot-swap alignment. Connect any required mezzanine adapters and PCIe cards as dictated by your workload profile, then secure the blade with the chassis latch.

Power on the chassis and access the UCS Manager interface to begin the server provisioning workflow. Use UCS Manager to configure basic system settings, firmware levels, and network policies in accordance with your organization’s standards. Apply appropriate BIOS and firmware updates to ensure compatibility with the latest features and security enhancements. Create a service profile that defines compute, memory, I/O policies, and firmware baselines. Attach the service profile to the blade so provisioning is automated, repeatable, and aligned with your virtualization strategy. Once the blade is configured, install the operating system or hypervisor of choice, assign resources per workload, and validate connectivity, storage access, and performance baselines.

During day-to-day operations, leverage Cisco UCS Manager and the UCS ecosystem for ongoing maintenance, monitoring, and policy-driven optimization. The B200 M5 is designed to deliver consistent performance across a mix of workloads, with centralized management that accelerates deployment of new services, simplifies firmware updates, and supports scalable growth as your data center evolves.

Frequently asked questions

• A: It is optimized for virtualization, IT infrastructure, web services, and distributed databases, delivering high density and flexible I/O to support a wide range of enterprise workloads.
• A: It ships with 2 x Intel Xeon Gold 6140 processors at 2.30 GHz, providing robust multi-core performance for concurrent workloads.
• A: The configuration includes 192 GB of RAM, enabling large-scale virtualization and memory-intensive applications.
• A: It features Serial ATA with a 12Gb/s SAS controller, offering flexible high-speed storage I/O for diverse storage configurations.
• A: Yes. It is designed to integrate with Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS), providing centralized management, policy-driven provisioning, and cohesive infrastructure automation.