Product Type | Hyperconverged Server System (Barebones) |
Product Series | Cisco HyperFlex Edge |
Model | HXAF-E-245-M6SX |
Form Factor | 2U Rack-mountable |
Number of Nodes | 1 (Expandable to 3‒4 nodes for HA configurations) |
Power Supply Included | No (Sold separately) |
CPU Included | No (User configurable) |
Memory Included | No (User configurable) |
Drive Bays | Up to 12 x 2.5" SATA/SAS/NVMe hot-swappable drives |
Weight (Maximum) | 36.5 lbs (16.6 kg) |
Power Requirements | Dual redundant hot-swappable PSUs supported (not included) |
Cisco HyperFlex All Flash Edge 245 Full Capacity M6 System

Key Benefits

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- Allows full customization for specific business or deployment needs, reducing unnecessary component costs
- TAA compliance makes it suitable for federal and public sector procurement
- Supported by a robust three-year parts warranty, providing long-term peace of mind
Product Overview
The Cisco HyperFlex All Flash Edge 245 Full Capacity M6 System is a customizable platform ideal for flexible edge and enterprise deployments. It excludes CPU, memory, drives, PCIe cards, and power supply, allowing tailored component integration. Featuring Gigabit Ethernet support and TAA compliance, the system is suitable for both commercial and public sector environments. Sourced from CHINA / UNITED STATES, it includes a three-year parts warranty, ensuring long-term reliability for mission-critical applications.
Specifications
Product Overview
Physical & Environmental
Dimensions (H x W x D) | 3.4 in x 17.2 in x 29.8 in (86.36 mm x 437.9 mm x 756.9 mm) |
Chassis Type | Rack-mountable, 2U |
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 |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interface | Cisco Integrated Management Controller (CIMC) |
Cloud Integration | Cisco Intersight (remote management and monitoring) |
Licensing Model | Cisco Smart Licensing |
Included Software | Cisco HyperFlex Data Platform (must be licensed separately) |
Software-defined Storage | Yes, with HXDP (not included by default) |
Management Access Protocols | Redfish, IPMI 2.0, SNMP, SSH |
Interfaces
Ethernet Ports | 2 x 10GBase-T ports (onboard), 1 x 1G management port |
Expansion Slots | 2 x PCIe Gen4 Half-height Half-length (HHHL) slots |
OCP NIC Slot | 1 x OCP 3.0 slot for modular LAN connectivity |
USB Ports | 2 x USB 3.0 (front), 1 x USB 2.0 (rear) |
VGA Port | 1 x VGA (rear) |
Serial Port | 1 x DB-9 serial port (rear) |
Dedicated Management Port | 1 x RJ-45 for CIMC management |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | CHINA / UNITED STATES |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
Certifications | RoHS, ENERGY STAR (pending), UL, FCC Class A |
Warranty | 3-Year Cisco Smart Net Total Care (Parts only) |
Advanced Security Features
Secure Boot | Yes |
TPM Support | TPM 2.0 module (optional) |
Drive Encryption Support | Self-encrypting drives supported (optional) |
Chassis Intrusion Detection | Yes |
Firmware Authentication | Cisco Secure Boot with hardware root of trust |