Description
Cisco Barebone System - 2U Rack-mountable - 2 x Processor Support
The Cisco Barebone System delivers enterprise-class flexibility and performance in a compact 2U rack-mountable chassis designed to power storage-intensive infrastructure workloads. Built to accommodate dual-processor configurations, this barebone platform aligns with Cisco UCS heritage, offering a robust foundation for data-center deployments that demand scalability, reliability, and streamlined management. It’s an ideal starting point for virtualization, big data analytics, database services, and collaboration workloads where dense compute and storage capabilities are essential.
- High-performance dual-processor foundation: Engineered to support two processors, enabling strong multi-core performance for virtualization, databases, and demanding applications while leaving room for future upgrades as your workload grows.
- Storage‑centric design for dense workloads: Optimized chassis for flexible storage configurations, empowering you to tailor drive density and I/O bandwidth to match workload requirements—from IOPS-heavy databases to large-scale analytics and data lakes.
- Enterprise reliability and availability: Built with reliability in mind, featuring robust power and cooling architecture, hot-swappable components, and integration pathways that support mission-critical services with minimal downtime.
- Seamless management and integration: Designed to work alongside Cisco UCS Manager and related management ecosystems, delivering centralized control, simplified provisioning, and policy-based automation across the server, storage, and network layers.
- Flexible expansion and future-proofing: A scalable 2U platform that accommodates expansion cards, I/O mezzanines, and multiple storage interfaces, enabling you to adapt to changing requirements without a complete system rewrite.
Technical Details of Cisco Barebone System
- Form factor: 2U rack-mountable chassis designed for data-center deployment and rack versatility
- Processor support: Dual-socket configuration capable, enabling multi-core performance for diverse workloads
- Memory: Memory capacity is configuration-dependent; designed to support substantial RAM for virtualization and memory-intensive apps
- Storage support: Flexible storage options to suit storage-intensive workloads; compatible with a range of 2.5" drive configurations and expansion paths
- Expansion and I/O: PCIe expansion slots and mezzanine options to add networking, storage, and accelerator cards
- Power and cooling: Engineered for reliability with robust power and cooling design, suitable for dense data-center environments
- Management compatibility: Integrates with Cisco management tools for unified provisioning, monitoring, and lifecycle management
Note: Exact specifications vary based on configuration, drive choices, and expansion options. This barebone system is intended to be populated with compatible Cisco UCS components to meet your specific performance and capacity needs. When planning deployment, consider workload characteristics such as virtualized density, I/O throughput, and storage latency requirements to select the appropriate CPU, memory, and storage configuration. For precise compatibility and configuration guidance, reference your SKU or UPC against Cisco’s specification repositories and partner catalogs.
How to install Cisco Barebone System
Installing a Cisco Barebone System involves preparing the data center rack, selecting compatible components, and configuring the base chassis for operating system and management software. Although the exact steps depend on your chosen components, the general process is straightforward for IT teams familiar with server hardware:
- Prepare the rack: Install the rack rails and ensure proper grounding, cabling paths, and clearance for airflow in the 2U enclosure.
- Select and install processors and memory: Populate the CPU sockets with compatible processors and populate memory modules according to the vendor’s guidelines, ensuring proper seating and BIOS detection.
- Install storage modules: Add the selected 2.5" drive or storage array configuration, connect data cables, and verify drive recognition in the system BIOS or management firmware.
- Insert expansion cards: If your workload requires additional NICs, storage controllers, or accelerators, install PCIe expansion cards in approved slots and secure them properly.
- Configure power and cooling: Attach redundant power supplies if included or supported, and verify fan operation and airflow to maintain healthy thermals under load.
- Connect management and networking: Attach management interfaces and network connectivity for out-of-band and in-band management, ensuring access to UCS Manager or equivalent tooling.
- Power up and perform initial setup: Power on the system, enter the BIOS/UEFI setup, verify hardware visibility, and configure boot devices and management network.
- Install operating system and management software: Install your chosen OS and any Cisco UCS management agents or software suites to enable centralized management, monitoring, and automation.
- Validate with test workloads: Run representative workloads to validate performance, storage throughput, and network connectivity before moving to production.
Frequently asked questions
- Q: Is this a complete server or a barebone platform? A: This description refers to a barebone system designed to be populated with Cisco UCS components (CPUs, memory, storage, and management tools) to meet specific performance and capacity needs.
- Q: How many processors does it support? A: The platform is designed to support a dual-processor configuration, enabling scalable compute performance for demanding workloads.
- Q: What workloads is this system best suited for? A: It is ideal for storage-intensive workloads, virtualization, data analytics, big data, databases, and collaboration workloads that benefit from dense compute and flexible storage configurations.
- Q: Can I manage this system with Cisco UCS Manager? A: Yes, when populated with Cisco UCS components, the barebone system can be managed through UCS Manager or compatible Cisco management ecosystems for centralized provisioning and lifecycle automation.
- Q: How do I determine the right configuration? A: Assess your workload requirements—CPU cores, memory footprint, storage density, I/O throughput, and redundancy needs—and select compatible CPUs, RAM, and storage options accordingly to achieve desired performance and reliability.
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