Product Type | Rack Server Chassis |
Model | Cisco UCS C240 M6 |
Form Factor | 2U Rack-mountable |
Chassis Configuration | No CPU, Memory, or Drives Included |
Processor Support | Up to 2x 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable Processors (Ice Lake) |
Maximum Memory | Up to 8 TB DDR4-3200 via 32 DIMM slots |
Drive Bays | Up to 24 front 2.5-inch drives |
Power Requirements | Dual Hot-Plug Power Supplies, up to 1600W each |
Redundant Power Supply | Yes |
Weight (Nominal) | 34 lbs (15.4 kg) without components |
Cisco UCS C240 M6 Rack Server Chassis, 2U, No CPU/Mem/Drives



Key Benefits

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- Highly customizable platform lets organizations tailor server specs to exact performance needs
- TAA compliance ensures suitability for government and regulated sector installations
- Part of Cisco's trusted UCS family, offering scalability and centralized management
Product Overview
The Cisco UCS C240 M6 is a 2U rack server chassis designed for high-performance customization. It ships without CPU, memory, or storage drives, giving IT teams full flexibility to tailor configurations. As part of Cisco's UCS platform, this chassis enables scalable compute resources and centralized management. Made in the USA and TAA compliant, it's ideal for public sector and regulated use. Designed to support enterprise applications, virtualization, and data center workloads, this server is suited for organizations seeking a reliable and adaptable solution.
Specifications
Product Overview
Physical & Environmental
Form Factor Height | 2U |
Chassis Dimensions (HxWxD) | 3.4 in x 17.4 in x 30.2 in (87 mm x 442 mm x 768 mm) |
Operating Temperature | 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F) |
Non-operating Temperature | -40°C to 65°C (-40°F to 149°F) |
Operating Humidity | 10% to 90% (non-condensing) |
Non-Operating Humidity | 5% to 93% (non-condensing) |
Cooling Configuration | Redundant hot-plug front-to-rear fans |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Out-of-Band Management | Cisco Integrated Management Controller (CIMC) |
Cisco Intersight Support | Yes |
Management Features | Remote KVM, Virtual Media, Sensor Monitoring |
Licensing | Requires Cisco UCS and Intersight licensing for advanced features |
Interfaces
Network Interface Ports | 1x 1GbE dedicated management (OOB) port |
PCIe Slots | Up to 6x PCIe Gen4 slots |
Storage Controller Slot | 1x Modular RAID controller slot |
Front USB Ports | 2x USB 3.0 |
Rear USB Ports | 2x USB 3.0 |
Video Ports | 1x VGA port (front), 1x VGA port (rear) |
Serial Port | 1x RS-232 Serial (DB9) |
Virtual Media Support | Yes, via Cisco Integrated Management Controller (CIMC) |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | United States |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
RoHS Compliance | Yes |
EMC Compliance | EN55032, EN55024, FCC Part 15 |
Certifications | UL 60950-1, CSA C22.2, IEC/EN 60950-1 |
Advanced Security Features
Secure Boot Support | Yes |
TPM Support | Yes, TPM 2.0 optional |
Chassis Intrusion Detection | Yes |
Signed Firmware Updates | Yes |
Platform Firmware Resiliency | Yes |