Cisco HyperFlex HX240c M4 2U Rack Server – Dual Xeon Power for Hyper-Converged Data Centers

The Cisco HyperFlex HX240c M4 2U Rack Server is a high-performance, scalable platform engineered to simplify IT operations while delivering enterprise-grade compute, storage, and networking in a single, hyper-converged solution. Designed for modern data centers, this 2U rack server combines robust processing with expansive memory and efficient I/O to support virtualization, databases, analytics, and dense workloads. Equipped with dual Intel Xeon E5-2690 v4 processors at 2.60 GHz and 512 GB of RAM, the HX240c M4 delivers the reliability and speed required to meet tight SLAs, accelerate provisioning, and scale seamlessly as your infrastructure evolves. Whether you’re consolidating workloads, deploying virtual desktops, or delivering private cloud services, this HyperFlex platform provides the performance, resilience, and ease of management that modern IT teams demand.

• Powerful virtualization and database performance: With dual Intel Xeon E5-2690 v4 processors at 2.60 GHz and 512 GB of RAM, the HX240c M4 is built to handle demanding virtualized workloads, multi-user databases, and resource-intensive applications. The combination of high core counts and ample memory enables rapid virtualization, improved VDI responsiveness, and efficient consolidation of workloads, helping IT teams achieve higher density without sacrificing performance or reliability.
• Hyper-Converged infrastructure for simplified operations: The HX240c M4 is a centerpiece of Cisco HyperFlex, delivering a true hyper-converged architecture that fuses computing, storage, and networking into a single, manageable platform. This design reduces data-center sprawl, accelerates deployment, and provides centralized management that simplifies lifecycle maintenance, upgrades, and monitoring across compute and storage resources.
• Optimized storage I/O with a fast SAS controller: The server is equipped with a 12 Gb/s SAS controller to deliver high-speed storage I/O, enabling faster data access, improved I/O throughput, and lower latency for mission-critical applications. This controller supports dense storage configurations and efficient data management, which translates into quicker application startup and improved overall system responsiveness.
• Reliability, security, and proactive management: Built for enterprise workloads, the HX240c M4 emphasizes reliability and robust manageability. Cisco’s proven hardware and firmware reliability, combined with HyperFlex management capabilities, provide proactive monitoring, health checks, firmware updates, and secure access controls to help protect data and minimize unplanned downtime.
• Deployment flexibility and ecosystem integration: The HX240c M4 integrates with Cisco UCS and HyperFlex ecosystems to support scalable, flexible deployments. Its design accommodates a range of virtualization platforms and labor-saving management tools, enabling IT teams to provision resources rapidly, optimize capacity planning, and align infrastructure with evolving business needs while maintaining consistency with other Cisco data-center assets.

Technical Details of Cisco HyperFlex HX240c M4 2U Rack Server

• Model: Cisco HyperFlex HX240c M4
• Form Factor: 2U Rack Server
• Processors: Dual Intel Xeon E5-2690 v4, 2.60 GHz
• Memory: 512 GB RAM
• Storage Controller: 12 Gb/s SAS Controller
• Hyper-Converged Infrastructure: Cisco HyperFlex HX series

How to install Cisco HyperFlex HX240c M4 2U Rack Server

• Prepare your data center rack by ensuring adequate space, cooling, and weight capacity for the 2U HX240c M4. Verify power availability and network access to support initial provisioning.
• Mount the HX240c M4 in a standard 19-inch rack using the provided rails, aligning the chassis securely and tightening mounting hardware to prevent movement during operation.
• Connect power and essential network interfaces according to your data-center design. Use redundant power if available and ensure cables are organized to promote airflow and ease future maintenance.
• Power on the server and perform initial firmware and BIOS updates to the latest Cisco-released versions. Verify system health via the on-board diagnostics and management interfaces to confirm baseline readiness.
• Configure HyperFlex management, create your cluster, and begin deploying virtual machines, containers, or databases. Validate performance with representative workloads and adjust resource allocations as needed for optimal efficiency and reliability.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What workloads is the Cisco HyperFlex HX240c M4 best suited for? A: It is well suited for virtualization, database applications, VDI deployments, and other enterprise workloads that benefit from a scalable, hyper-converged infrastructure.
• Q: How much memory does this configuration include? A: This configuration provides 512 GB of RAM to support large memory-intensive workloads and virtualization environments.
• Q: What processors are included in the HX240c M4? A: It features dual Intel Xeon E5-2690 v4 processors running at 2.60 GHz for strong multi-threaded performance and good throughput under load.
• Q: Is the HX240c M4 a 2U rack server? A: Yes, it is designed as a 2U rack-mount server, suitable for dense data-center deployments.
• Q: What storage interface is used? A: The system includes a 12 Gb/s SAS controller to support high-speed storage I/O for fast data access and improved application performance.