Type | Rackmount Barebone Server |
Form Factor | 1U |
Processor Support | Up to 2 Intel Xeon Scalable Processors (2nd Gen or 1st Gen) |
Chipset | Intel C620 Series |
Memory Slots | 24 x DIMM slots |
Maximum Memory Capacity | 3 TB (using LRDIMM) |
Memory Type Supported | DDR4-2933 MHz LRDIMM or RDIMM |
Drive Bays | 10 x 2.5" SFF drive bays |
Power Supply Support | Supports up to 2 hot-swap redundant power supplies (not included) |
Weight | Approximately 37.48 lbs (17.0 kg) fully configured |
CISCO UCS C220 M5 SFF 10 HD Barebone Server Chassis



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- Ideal for system integrators seeking maximum customization and hardware control
- TAA compliance makes it eligible for government procurement and sensitive deployments
- Backed by Cisco’s UCS architecture, ensuring compatibility with enterprise infrastructure
Product Overview
The CISCO UCS C220 M5 SFF 10 HD is a versatile barebone server chassis engineered for compute-intensive workloads in data centers. Designed to support up to ten small form factor drives, it provides a flexible platform for building a customized server fitted to specific application or infrastructure needs. This particular configuration (UCSC-C220-M5SX) is delivered without a CPU, memory modules, storage drives, power supply, or PCIe expansion cards, giving system integrators and IT professionals full control over component selection based on workload demands.
TAA compliance ensures this system is suitable for use in government or contractual environments requiring certified sourcing. Manufactured in China or the United States, the UCS C220 M5 maintains Cisco’s performance and reliability standards while delivering a solid foundation for scalable compute, storage, and virtualization tasks. Ideal for customers seeking a customizable and cost-efficient computing platform, this model is part of Cisco's data center-optimized UCS family.
Please note: due to lack of detailed technical specifications such as chipset, supported CPUs, memory limits, connectivity, and management features, further configuration details are not available.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | China / United States |
TAA Compliance | Yes |
Environmental Certifications | RoHS, WEEE |
EMC Standards | FCC Part 15 Class A, EN 55032 Class A |
Safety Certifications | UL/CSA 60950-1, IEC 60950-1 |
Advanced Security Features
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) | TPM 2.0 support (module optional) |
Secure Boot | Supported |
UEFI Secure BIOS | Supported with tamper detection |
Chassis Intrusion Detection | Yes |
Out-of-Band Security | TLS/SSL encryption, role-based access control |
Interfaces
Network Interface | 1 x Dedicated Management Port (RJ-45) |
VGA Ports | 1 x VGA (front), 1 x VGA (rear) |
USB Ports | 2 x USB 3.0 (front), 2 x USB 3.0 (rear), 1 x internal USB 3.0 |
Serial Port | 1 x RS-232 serial port (RJ-45) |
PCIe Expansion Slots | 2 x PCIe 3.0 slots (requires Riser cards - not included) |
Physical & Environmental
Dimensions (H x W x D) | 1.7 in x 16.9 in x 29.8 in (43.2 mm x 430 mm x 757 mm) |
Rack Units | 1U |
Operating Temperature | 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°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 |
Acoustic Noise | Typical: 68 dB, Maximum: 78 dB |
Power Supply Options | 770W, 1050W, or 1600W Platinum or Titanium (sold separately) |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interface | Cisco Integrated Management Controller (CIMC) 4.0 or later |
Out-of-Band Management | Dedicated management port |
Supported Management Tools | Cisco Intersight, UCS Manager (when integrated with UCS domain) |
Licensing Model | CIMC operates without license; optional Cisco Intersight licensing for cloud-based management |
Remote Management Features | KVM over IP, virtual media, IPMI 2.0, SNMP v3, Redfish APIs |