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  • Intel Xeon Platinum 8280 processor with 28 cores and 2.7 GHz base clock speed
  • Large 38.5 MB cache for enhanced data throughput and reduced latency
  • 205W thermal design power supports sustained high-load performance
  • DDR4 2933 MHz memory compatibility for high bandwidth applications
  • Designed for Cisco UCS M5 systems including C220, C240, and C480
  • TAA compliant; manufactured in Costa Rica or Malaysia

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Key Benefits

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  • Optimized for Cisco UCS M5 servers, ensuring smoother deployment and system compatibility
  • 28-core layout supports intensive multi-threaded workloads such as virtualization and AI processing
  • Built to meet TAA standards, making it suitable for institutional and government procurement

Product Overview

The Cisco Intel Xeon Platinum 8280 processor delivers enterprise-grade computing power for data centers and high-performance applications. With 28 cores and a clock speed of 2.7 GHz, it maximizes concurrency and throughput. A 38.5 MB cache ensures low latency and efficient data access.

Designed for seamless integration with Cisco UCS M5 servers, including C220 and C240 models, the processor supports DDR4 2933 MHz memory and handles demanding thermal loads with a 205W TDP. This makes it ideal for virtualization, AI, and large-scale data environments.

Built with TAA compliance and engineered for reliability, the Xeon 8280 ensures robust performance in mission-critical infrastructure, aligning with procurement standards for institutional and government sectors.

Specifications

Product Overview
Product Type Processor
Processor Type Intel Xeon Platinum 8280
Number of Cores 28
Number of Threads 56
Base Clock Speed 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency 4.0 GHz
L3 Cache 38.5 MB
Processor Qty 1
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 205 W
Lithography 14 nm
Socket Compatibility FCLGA3647
Platform Compatibility Cisco UCS M5 Servers (C220, C240, C480, B480)
Scalability Up to 8 sockets
Instruction Set 64-bit
Instruction Set Extensions Intel AVX-512
Virtualization Support Intel VT-x, Intel VT-d
Power Management Technologies Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology
Security Features Intel AES New Instructions, Intel Secure Key, Intel SGX

Physical & Environmental
Package Type Retail from Cisco (Tray for UCS integration)
Integrated Heatsink No, heatsink sold separately or integrated in UCS solution
Operating Temperature Range 10°C to 85°C (package level, ambient depending on system)
Storage Temperature Range -40°C to 125°C

Cloud Management & Licensing
Cloud Integration Compatibility Cisco Intersight (via UCS Servers)
Management Interface Managed through Cisco UCS Manager
License Requirements Cisco UCS licensing based on server model
Bundled with UCS Platform Yes, part of UCS-CPU SKU for integration with UCS systems

Interfaces
Bus Speed 10.4 GT/s UPI
Number of UPI Links 3
PCI Express Revision 3.0
PCI Express Configurations x4, x8, x16
Max PCI Express Lanes 48

Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin Costa Rica / Malaysia
TAA Compliant Yes
RoHS Compliance Yes

Advanced Security Features
Hardware Security Features Intel Boot Guard, Intel TXT
Side-Channel Attack Mitigation Yes, microcode updates and firmware mitigations included