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Cisco UCS B200 M5 Blade Server — Refurbished, 2-Processor Support
Experience enterprise-class performance, density, and versatility with the Cisco UCS B200 M5 Blade Server. Refurbished for reliability and shipped with rigorous testing, this blade delivers the compute power and flexibility IT teams demand for virtualization, web infrastructure, and distributed databases. Built to integrate seamlessly with Cisco’s Unified Computing System (UCS) and fabric interconnects, the B200 M5 defines efficiency in dense data-center deployments. It combines scalable compute with streamlined management, enabling rapid provisioning, consistent performance, and simplified lifecycle administration. If you’re upgrading from older blades, consolidating workloads, or expanding a virtualized environment, the Cisco B200 M5 delivers a compelling balance of value and capability without compromising on enterprise-grade reliability.
- Dual-processor performance with support for two Intel Xeon scalable processors, delivering strong multi-core performance and thread-level efficiency for virtualization, databases, analytics, and IT infrastructure workloads. The design optimizes compute density within a compact blade form factor, allowing you to scale your data center footprint without sacrificing performance.
- Density and efficiency tailored for modern data centers. The blade’s compact footprint reduces rack space while maintaining robust memory and I/O capacity. Coupled with Cisco UCS Manager and fabric interconnects, it enables consolidated deployments, lowers power consumption and cooling needs, and minimizes cabling complexity—truly designed for scalable, efficient operations.
- Integrated management with Cisco UCS Manager. This blade works within Cisco’s Unified Computing System to provide policy-based automation, service profile-driven provisioning, and streamlined firmware updates. You’ll enjoy simplified lifecycle management, faster deployment cycles, and consistent configurations across hundreds of blades or clusters.
- Flexible storage and networking options. The B200 M5 supports versatile I/O and storage configurations through hot-swappable components and PCIe expansion, enabling you to tailor bandwidth for your workloads. Whether you’re hosting virtual desktops, distributing databases, or running large-scale web apps, you get adaptable networking, flexible driving options, and low-latency access to data.
- Certified refurbished value with enterprise reliability. Each unit undergoes rigorous refurbishment, testing, and certification by authorized partners. You’ll benefit from a like-new reliability, warranty options, and Cisco ecosystem support—providing cost-effective performance without compromising uptime or service quality.
Technical Details of Cisco UCS B200 M5 Blade Server
- Get this information from the "specifications" section of the product from https://ec.synnex.com/ using product "UPC" or "SKU" as reference
How to install Cisco UCS B200 M5 Blade Server
Installing the Cisco UCS B200 M5 Blade Server begins with selecting a compatible Cisco UCS chassis and ensuring the fabric interconnects are configured to your data-center standards. Verify power and network readiness, confirm firmware baselines, and gather the service profiles you will apply to the blade through Cisco UCS Manager. Insert the blade into an appropriate slot in the chassis, ensuring proper seating of the blade and secure latching. Connect the blade’s I/O mezzanines and any required PCIe expansion cards according to your workload needs, then power on the unit and verify post-boot status through Cisco UCS Manager. Create or attach a service profile that defines the blade’s identity, network connectivity, storage mappings, and boot order. Once the service profile is bound, you can install or migrate your operating system using your preferred hypervisor or OS image, and apply firmware updates to ensure alignment with your ecosystem. Regular monitoring and policy-driven automation will help maintain performance, reliability, and compliance across your blade fleet.
For a smooth startup, plan a baseline configuration: define the number of active cores, memory allocation per virtual machine or workload, network uplinks to fabric interconnects, and storage policies. Use Cisco’s best practices for firmware levels and driver compatibility to minimize downtime during deployment. If you’re upgrading from older hardware, leverage the UCS Manager to migrate service profiles with minimal disruption, enabling rapid rollout of new blades while preserving existing network and storage mappings. Finally, document the deployment for your operations team, including service-level objectives, maintenance windows, and escalation procedures to ensure sustained performance and uptime.
Frequently asked questions
- Q: What workloads is the Cisco UCS B200 M5 Blade Server best suited for? A: It’s designed for virtualization, IT infrastructure, web-scale workloads, and distributed databases. The dual-processor architecture, flexible memory, and scalable I/O make it well-suited for running multiple virtual machines, containerized applications, and data-intensive services with strong performance and reliable latency.
- Q: Is this product refurbished? A: Yes. The Cisco Barebone System is offered refurbished, tested, and certified by authorized partners. Each unit undergoes a rigorous refurbishment process to meet reliability standards and typically includes warranty options to provide confidence for production use.
- Q: What management ecosystem does it integrate with? A: The blade is designed to work with Cisco UCS Manager and Cisco fabric interconnects, enabling policy-based automation, service-profile-driven provisioning, and centralized lifecycle management. It also supports common virtualization platforms and cloud management tools when deployed within a Cisco UCS environment.
- Q: What are typical expansion and connectivity options? A: The B200 M5 Blade Server offers PCIe-based expansion, flexible I/O mezzanines, and compatibility with various storage and network configurations via Cisco UCS fabric interconnects. This enables adaptable bandwidth, storage performance, and connectivity to meet diverse workloads and data-center architectures.
- Q: Where can I find specifications and warranty details? A: Specifications, warranty terms, and firmware guidance are typically listed by the retailer or partner distributor. For up-to-date details, refer to the product page or the official Cisco support and partner portal. Contact sales for a tailored warranty and service plan.
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