Cisco Barebone System Refurbished Blade 2 X Processor Support

Discover enterprise-grade performance in a compact, energy-efficient form factor with the Cisco Barebone System for Blade servers. Built around the Cisco UCS B200 M5 blade, this refurbished unit is designed to deliver the right mix of density, versatility and reliability for data centers, IT infrastructures and web-scale deployments. It supports dual processors, making it ideal for virtualization, distributed databases, and multi-tenant environments where space, power and management efficiency matter most. Optimized for Cisco’s Unified Computing System ecosystem, this blade integrates seamlessly into a Cisco UCS chassis, enabling policy-driven automation, simplified lifecycle management and scalable performance as your workloads grow. If you’re upgrading a legacy environment or building a compact, cost-conscious blade-based cluster, this refurbished Cisco blade delivers the core capabilities you need at a compelling total cost of ownership. Dense, scalable blade performance: The Cisco UCS B200 M5 blade design delivers robust dual-processor capabilities within a compact blade form factor, ideal for consolidating IT workloads, delivering web infrastructure, and enabling distributed database architectures without sacrificing density. This makes it a strong choice for data centers seeking to maximize compute throughput per rack unit while maintaining flexible I/O and memory configurations. Two-socket processor support for virtualization and databases: Engineered to handle demanding workloads, this blade supports two processors and is well-suited for virtualization, multi-VM environments, and database applications. It unlocks efficient resource sharing, faster application response times, and improved consolidation ratios in Cisco UCS deployments. Enterprise-class manageability with Cisco UCS Manager: When integrated into a Cisco UCS environment, it benefits from policy-based management, centralized firmware updates, and streamlined lifecycle operations. This enables IT teams to provision, configure, and scale blades with consistent settings, reducing manual tuning and operational risk across the data center. Flexible I/O, memory and expansion options: The blade architecture supports a range of mezzanine cards and PCIe adapters, facilitating diverse networking, storage and acceleration options. This flexibility helps tailor the system to specific workloads—whether you’re prioritizing high-speed networking, large memory footprints for virtualization, or fast local caching for databases. Refurbished with rigorous testing and reliable performance: This unit has undergone comprehensive refurbishment, including hardware validation, firmware verification and functional testing to meet stringent quality standards. It offers a cost-efficient route to modernize infrastructure while maintaining Cisco-grade reliability and compatibility with existing UCS components.

• Dense, dual-processor blade performance for data centers — Harness the power of two sockets in a compact blade to maximize compute density, support virtualization, and accelerate multi-tenant workloads with consistent, predictable performance.
• Two-socket processor support for virtualization and databases — Ideal for virtual machines, distributed databases, and demanding enterprise apps, delivering efficient resource sharing and strong consolidation ratios within Cisco UCS deployments.
• Enterprise-class manageability with Cisco UCS Manager — Policy-based governance, centralized firmware updates, and streamlined lifecycle management reduce manual tuning and operational risk, boosting IT efficiency and reliability.
• Flexible I/O, memory and expansion options — Support for a range of mezzanine cards and PCIe adapters enables tailored networking, storage, and acceleration configurations to fit specific workloads and SLAs.
• Refurbished with rigorous testing and reliable performance — Undergoes hardware validation, firmware verification, and functional testing to deliver Cisco-grade reliability at a compelling total cost of ownership.

Technical Details of Cisco Barebone System Refurbished Blade 2 X Processor Support

The Cisco Barebone System for Blade servers is designed around the Cisco UCS B200 M5 blade architecture, delivering dual-processor capability within a compact form factor suitable for data centers seeking high compute density. This refurbished unit is built to integrate seamlessly into a Cisco UCS chassis, enabling policy-driven automation and scalable performance as workloads grow. Expect broad I/O and memory flexibility through mezzanine cards and PCIe adapters, allowing you to tailor networking, storage and acceleration to your virtualization, database and web-scale needs. While exact specifications vary by configuration, the blade supports two processors, aligns with Cisco UCS management principles, and is refurbished to meet stringent quality standards to ensure reliability, compatibility with existing UCS components, and a cost-effective upgrade path for modernizing infrastructure.

How to install Cisco Barebone System Refurbished Blade 2 X Processor Support

• Prepare your Cisco UCS chassis and confirm compatibility with the B200 M5 blade and the refurbished unit’s configuration.
• Power down the chassis, remove the appropriate bezel or cover, and insert the blade into an available blade slot until it seats firmly.
• Connect required mezzanine cards and PCIe adapters if your workload demands enhanced networking, storage, or acceleration capabilities.
• Power on the chassis and access Cisco UCS Manager to register the new blade, apply the appropriate firmware baseline, and associate it with the correct service profiles and policies.
• Provision resources via policy-based management, monitor health and performance, and adjust firmware and hardware settings as workloads evolve to ensure optimal efficiency and reliability.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: Is this Cisco Barebone System refurbished? A: Yes. The unit is refurbished and has undergone hardware validation, firmware verification, and functional testing to meet stringent quality standards.
• Q: What workloads is it best suited for? A: It is well-suited for virtualization, distributed databases, multi-tenant environments, web-scale deployments, and other density-focused data center workloads where space, power, and management efficiency are critical.
• Q: Does it integrate with Cisco UCS Manager? A: Yes. When used within a Cisco UCS ecosystem, it benefits from policy-based management, centralized firmware updates, and streamlined lifecycle operations.
• Q: What kind of I/O and expansion options does it offer? A: The blade supports a range of mezzanine cards and PCIe adapters, enabling flexible networking, storage and acceleration configurations tailored to specific workloads.
• Q: How many processors does the blade support? A: The blade is designed for two-socket processor support, enabling strong virtualization and database performance within a dense blade footprint.
• Q: Is this compatible with existing Cisco UCS components? A: Yes. The refurbished blade is designed to be compatible with Cisco UCS chassis and components, offering a cost-efficient upgrade path while preserving ecosystem consistency.