Product Type | Processor |
Processor Type | Intel Xeon Gold 6248 |
Number of Cores | 20 |
Clock Speed | 2.5 GHz |
Max Turbo Frequency | 3.9 GHz |
Cache Size | 27.5 MB |
Processor Threads | 40 |
Lithography | 14 nm |
Processor Socket | FCLGA3647 |
TDP (Thermal Design Power) | 150 W |
Number of Processors Supported | 2 |
Included Items | Processor only (heatsink not included) |
Cisco UCS-CPU-I6248C= Intel Xeon Gold 6248 2.5GHz 20-Core Processor


Key Benefits

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- Optimized for Cisco UCS M5 blade and rack servers, ensuring seamless hardware integration
- 20-core configuration provides excellent scalability for virtualized and data-heavy applications
- TAA-compliant origin and enterprise-grade thermal profile make it reliable for regulated and high-performance environments
Product Overview
The Cisco UCS-CPU-I6248C= is a server-grade solution powered by the Intel Xeon Gold 6248 CPU, delivering 20 cores at a base clock of 2.5 GHz. It includes a 27.5 MB cache and supports DDR4 2933 MHz memory, facilitating enterprise efficiency in virtualization and high-throughput compute tasks. With a 150W TDP, this processor integrates smoothly within Cisco UCS M5-Series blade and rack servers, meeting performance and thermals needed for mission-critical operations. The TAA-compliant manufacturing in Costa Rica or Malaysia adds to sourcing reliability for government and enterprise customers.
Specifications
Product Overview
Physical & Environmental
Thermal Solution Specification | Passive/Active (depending on system configuration) |
Operating Temperature (Tcase) | Up to 77°C |
Manufacturing Process | CMOS |
Form Factor | Server / Rackmount compatible |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Supported Systems | Cisco UCS M5-Series blade and rack servers |
Virtualization Support | Yes (Intel VT-x, VT-d) |
Intel Speed Select Technology | Yes |
Management Interface | Cisco UCS Manager (server modular deployment) |
Interfaces
Supported Memory Types | DDR4-2933 |
Maximum Memory Size | 1 TB |
Maximum Memory Channels | 6 |
Intel Ultra Path Interconnect (UPI) Links | 3 |
UPI Speed | 10.4 GT/s |
PCI Express Revision | 3.0 |
PCI Express Configurations | x4, x8, x16 |
Max Number of PCI Express Lanes | 48 |
Compliance & Origin
TAA Compliant | Yes |
Country of Origin | Costa Rica or Malaysia |
RoHS Compliance | Yes |
Advanced Security Features
Security Technologies | Intel Boot Guard, Intel OS Guard, Intel Trusted Execution Technology |
Hardware Enhanced Security | Intel AES New Instructions, Secure Key, Intel TXT |
Intel Software Guard Extensions (SGX) | Yes with Intel ME |
Mode-Based Execute Control (MBEC) | Yes |