Cisco UCS-CPU-I5217C= Xeon Gold 5217 3GHz 8-Core Processor

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  • Intel Xeon Gold 5217 processor with 8 cores and 11 MB cache
  • Base clock speed of 3 GHz with 85W thermal design power
  • Supports DDR4 memory at 2665 MHz
  • Designed for Cisco UCS C220 M5, C240 M5, B480 M5, and SmartPlay Select models
  • TAA compliant; manufactured in Costa Rica or Malaysia
  • Deployable across multiple Cisco rack and blade server configurations

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Key Benefits

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  • Optimized for Cisco UCS servers, ensuring seamless compatibility and reliable system integration
  • Balanced compute power with 3 GHz frequency and 8 cores for scalable enterprise performance
  • TAA compliance supports eligibility for government and regulated sector procurement

Product Overview

The Cisco UCS-CPU-I5217C= is powered by the Intel Xeon Gold 5217 processor, engineered for high-performance computing in enterprise server environments. Featuring 8 physical cores and an 11 MB cache, it operates at a base clock speed of 3 GHz while maintaining a thermal design power of 85W. This balance of core count, speed, and energy efficiency makes it well-suited for virtualization, data-intensive workloads, and standard business applications within medium to large enterprises.

This processor is certified for use in a variety of Cisco rack and blade servers including the UCS C220 M5, C240 M5, B480 M5, and the SmartPlay Select series. It supports DDR4 memory at 2665 MHz, providing quick data access and responsive multitasking capabilities. The component carries TAA compliance and is manufactured in either Costa Rica or Malaysia, ensuring adherence to regulated procurement requirements across government and public sector deployments.

Engineered for seamless compatibility with Cisco server infrastructure, the UCS-CPU-I5217C= provides IT managers a reliable processing solution for expanding compute capacity, boosting application performance, and optimizing virtual environments. Its deployability across multiple server models promotes hardware standardization and IT efficiency.

Specifications

Product Overview

Product Type Processor
Processor Model Intel Xeon Gold 5217
Processor Series Xeon Gold 5000 Series
Clock Speed 3 GHz
Number of Cores 8
Number of Threads 16
Cache Memory 11 MB L3
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 85 W
Socket Type Socket 3647 (LGA3647)
Architecture 64-bit
Lithography 14 nm
Instruction Set Extensions Intel AVX-512
Max Turbo Frequency 3.7 GHz
Package Type Retail (Tray for Cisco UCS)
Launch Date Q1'19

Memory Specifications

Memory Types Supported DDR4-2666
Maximum Memory Size (dependent on memory type) 1 TB
Memory Channels 6
ECC Memory Supported Yes

Compliance & Origin

TAA Compliance Yes
Country of Origin Costa Rica / Malaysia
RoHS Compliance Yes
Platform Compatibility Cisco UCS Servers (C220 M5, C240 M5, B480 M5, etc.)

Cloud Management & Licensing

Cisco UCS Integration Yes (SmartPlay Select & UCS Manager compatible)
License Required No (Included with platform-specific licenses)
Supported Cisco Platforms B200 M5, C220 M5, C240 M5, SmartPlay series

Interfaces

Compatible Chipsets Intel C620 series
PCI Express Version 3.0
Number of PCI Express Lanes 48
Interconnect Speed 10.4 GT/s
Number of UPI Links 2

Physical & Environmental

Form Factor FC-LGA14C (Flip-Chip Land Grid Array)
Max Operating Temperature 77°C
Idle States Yes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Yes
Thermal Monitoring Technologies Yes

Advanced Security Features

Intel AES New Instructions Yes
Intel Trusted Execution Technology Yes
Intel Boot Guard Yes
Secure Key Yes
Mode-Based Execute Control (MBEC) Yes