Type | Rack Server |
Chassis | 2U Rackmount |
Model | Cisco UCS C240 M6 |
Form Factor | 2U |
Weight | Approx. 63.9 lbs (29 kg) fully configured |
Power Supply | Dual hot-plug redundant power supplies (Platinum-rated) |
Power Supply Wattage | 1050W / 1600W / 2000W options |
Power Redundancy | Yes, redundant power supplies supported |
Cisco UCS C240 M6 Rack Server Chassis, 2U, 24 NVMe, No CPU/Mem/Drives



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- Enables fully customized hardware deployment with open CPU/memory configuration.
- Optimized for high-throughput workloads with support for 24 NVMe SSDs.
- TAA compliance makes it viable for government and defense-sector procurement.
Product Overview
The Cisco UCS C240 M6 is a robust 2U rackmount server ideal for enterprise applications that require flexible compute power and scalable storage. This configuration omits processors, memory, and drives, offering room for customization based on project-specific demands. With expansion for up to 24 NVMe drives and modern interfaces like USB 3.0, Gigabit/10GbE Ethernet, and remote management capabilities, it integrates smoothly into diverse infrastructures. TAA compliance and U.S. origin further align it for government procurement and secure deployments.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Wireless Capability |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | United States |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
Regulatory Compliance | FCC Class A, CE Mark, UL, IEC 60950-1/62368-1 |
Environmental Standards | RoHS, WEEE |
Safety Certifications | UL/CSA, CB scheme, TUV |
Advanced Security Features
Secure Boot | Yes |
TPM Module Support | TPM 2.0 supported (optional) |
Chassis Intrusion Detection | Yes |
Out-of-Band Management Security | HTTPS, SSH, SNMPv3, Redfish support |
Integrated Platform Integrity | Cisco Secure Boot and Image Signing |
Interfaces
USB Ports | 2 x USB 3.0 front, 2 x rear, 1 x internal |
VGA | 1 x VGA port (front and rear) |
Serial Port | 1 x RS-232 serial (rear) |
Network Ports | 2 x 10GBase-T, 1 x dedicated 1GbE management port (LOM) |
Expansion Slots | Up to 6 PCIe 4.0 slots |
Storage Interface | NVMe (U.2) and SAS/SATA via mezz controllers |
RAID Support | Hardware RAID via Cisco 12G SAS RAID controller |
Physical & Environmental
Dimensions (W x D x H) | 16.9 x 30 x 3.42 in (430 x 762 x 87 mm) |
Operating Temperature | 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F) |
Non-Operating Temperature | -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) |
Operating Humidity | 10% to 90% (non-condensing) |
Non-Operating Humidity | 5% to 93% (non-condensing) |
Cooling | Redundant hot-swappable fans |
Acoustic Noise | 65 dBA (typical) |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Platform | Cisco Intersight (cloud-based), Cisco IMC |
Remote Management | Integrated Cisco IMC for browser-based access |
KVM over IP | Yes, via Cisco IMC |
Licensing Model | Cisco Intersight Essentials/Base (tiered licensing optional) |
Firmware Update Method | Through Cisco IMC or Intersight |