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Cisco C220 M4 1U Rack Server – High-Density Compute with Expandable Storage
Powerful, scalable, and built for data-dense workloads, the Cisco UCS C220 M4 SFF 1U rack server is designed to deliver enterprise-grade performance in a compact footprint. This model is configured with 1 x Intel Xeon E5-2609 v4 at 1.70 GHz, paired with 16 GB of RAM, and backed by a 12 Gb/s SAS controller to ensure fast data access and reliable throughput for storage-intensive applications. Whether you’re running web services, virtualization, distributed databases, or other demanding workloads, the C220 M4 combines Cisco’s reliability with flexible expansion options and centralized management to simplify operations in the data center.
- Performance you can rely on: A 1U Cisco UCS server with an Intel Xeon E5-2609 v4 at 1.70 GHz delivers solid compute power for a wide range of workloads, including lightweight virtualization, web serving, and cluster-ready databases. The processor's efficiency and cores provide responsive performance under load, while the compact 1U form factor helps maximize rack density. Combined with Cisco's optimized memory subsystem and efficient I/O, this configuration supports responsive application performance and scalable growth.
- Memory for growing workloads: Includes 16 GB of DDR4 RAM with room to scale as your demands increase. This capacity supports multiple virtual machines, large in-memory caches, and database buffering, while maintaining the efficiency and speed needed for modern data centers. With memory upgrades, you can run more VMs per host, improve SQL cache hits, and reduce latency during peak usage.
- Fast storage I/O with flexible expansion: The 12 Gb/s SAS controller ensures high-speed data transfer and low latency for storage, enabling dense, scalable configurations with SFF 2.5-inch drives. This makes it easy to add capacity without sacrificing performance, ideal for databases, analytics, and media-rich web hosting. The design supports hot-swapping and straightforward disk expansion to adapt to growing data stores.
- Security, reliability, and centralized management: Cisco UCS Manager integration provides policy-based automation, centralized provisioning, and remote monitoring. Built-in security features help protect firmware, data, and network interfaces, while remote management reduces on-site maintenance and speeds up issue resolution. The system is designed for enterprise-grade uptime with serviceability features that minimize downtime during maintenance.
- Designed for enterprise-grade flexibility: The C220 M4 is built to support a range of storage options, PCIe expansion, and network configurations. Its rugged chassis and Cisco software stack enable easy integration into existing data-center ecosystems, with predictable performance, serviceability, and long-term reliability. The 1U footprint preserves rack space while delivering scalable capacity for growing workloads and virtualization strategies.
Technical Details of Cisco C220 M4 1U Rack Server
- Product Type: 1U rack server with SFF storage support
- Processor: 1 x Intel Xeon E5-2609 v4, 1.70 GHz
- Memory: 16 GB DDR4 RAM (expandable)
- Storage Controller: 12 Gb/s SAS Controller
- Drive Bays: Support for SFF (2.5-inch) drives
- Form Factor: 1U rack-mount chassis
How to Install Cisco C220 M4 1U Rack Server
Installing the Cisco C220 M4 in your data center involves standard rack mounting, power and data connections, and initial system configuration. Use these steps as a practical guide to get your server online quickly and safely.
- Prepare the rack environment: ensure adequate space for airflow, verify rack rails are compatible with the 1U chassis, and confirm that the mounting hardware is on hand.
- Unpack and inspect: verify that all components, rails, cabling, and management modules are present and undamaged before installation.
- Mount the server: attach the appropriate rails, align the chassis with the rack post, slide into place, and secure with mounting screws to prevent movement during operation.
- Connect power and management: attach power cords (and redundant paths if available), connect management interfaces, and verify power and network readiness.
- Initial configuration and OS installation: boot the server, enter the BIOS/UEFI to configure basic settings, define storage arrays or RAID options as needed, and use Cisco UCS Manager for policy-driven provisioning. Install your desired operating system and drivers to complete the setup.
Frequently asked questions
- Q: What is the processor configuration? The unit is configured with 1 x Intel Xeon E5-2609 v4 at 1.70 GHz, delivering reliable single-CPU performance for a wide range of workloads.
- Q: How much memory comes with the server? It ships with 16 GB of DDR4 RAM, with available expansion options to accommodate larger virtualization and database workloads.
- Q: What storage controller is included? A 12 Gb/s SAS controller provides fast storage I/O to support dense, scalable storage configurations.
- Q: Is Cisco UCS Manager supported? Yes. The C220 M4 integrates with Cisco UCS Manager for centralized policy-based management, automation, and remote monitoring.
- Q: What workloads is this server best suited for? Ideal for storage-intensive infrastructure workloads such as web serving, virtualization, and distributed databases, as well as other enterprise applications requiring dependable performance in a compact 1U form factor.
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