Cisco UCSC-C220-M6S Barebone System — 1U Rack-Mountable Dual-Processor Intel Ice Lake Server

The Cisco UCSC-C220-M6S Barebone System is engineered to deliver powerful, scalable performance in a compact 1U form factor. Designed to extend Cisco’s Unified Computing System portfolio, this barebone chassis welcomes dual Intel Xeon Scalable processors (3rd Gen, Ice Lake) and an exceptionally dense memory architecture to support demanding workloads—from virtualized environments and databases to analytics and edge computing. The system’s contemporary backbone combines enterprise-grade reliability with flexible customization, enabling IT teams to tailor CPU, memory, storage, and networking to precise workload requirements while benefiting from Cisco UCS management capabilities and proven data-center efficiency.

• Dual-processor readiness: Supports 2 x Intel Xeon Scalable processors (3rd Gen Ice Lake), empowering you to scale compute power for virtualization, enterprise apps, and large-scale workloads.
• High-memory density: 16 DIMM slots per CPU with 3200‑MHz DDR4 DIMMs and DIMM capacity points up to 256 GB, enabling substantial memory footprints for memory-intensive applications and in-memory databases.
• Compact 1U chassis: A rack-friendly barebone design that fits standard 19-inch racks, delivering data-center density without compromising performance or expandability.
• Flexible Cisco UCS integration: Engineered to work within the Cisco UCS ecosystem, providing streamlined provisioning, unified management, and scalable infrastructure orchestration for growing workloads.
• Customizable configuration: Barebone architecture invites you to configure your own combination of CPUs, memory, storage, and networking to optimize for specific use cases—from virtualization hosts to high-performance compute nodes.

Technical Details of Cisco UCSC-C220-M6S

• Form factor: 1U rack-mountable chassis designed for dense data-center deployment.
• Processor support: 2 x Intel Xeon Scalable processors, 3rd Generation (Ice Lake) supported by this system family.
• Memory configuration: 16 DIMM slots per CPU, supporting 3200‑MHz DDR4 DIMMs with up to 256 GB per DIMM, enabling robust memory bandwidth and large capacity per server.
• Memory capacity and performance: Memory is optimized for high-speed operation with DDR4-3200 compliance to maximize throughput for virtualization, databases, and analytics workloads.
• Barebone design: Ships as a chassis ready for user-supplied CPUs, memory, storage, and networking, allowing precise customization to match workload requirements.
• Cisco UCS ecosystem fit: Integrates with Cisco UCS management and orchestration to simplify provisioning, lifecycle management, and policy-based operations across compute resources.
• Expansion and flexibility: The system is built to accommodate a range of configurations to balance performance, capacity, and efficiency as workloads evolve.
• Power and cooling alignment: Engineered to support standard data-center power and cooling infrastructure typical for 1U servers in enterprise environments.

How to install Cisco UCSC-C220-M6S

Follow these typical steps to assemble a fully functional system, keeping in mind that the UCSC-C220-M6S is a barebone chassis ready for your own CPUs, memory, storage, and networking components:

• Step 1: Prepare the rack and power rails. Ensure the rack space is clean, with proper airflow and a compatible power distribution setup to support dual processors and memory modules.
• Step 2: Install the two compatible Intel Xeon Scalable processors (3rd Gen Ice Lake) into the corresponding CPU sockets, following the system’s processor installation guidelines and thermal guidelines for top performance and reliability.
• Step 3: Populate memory. Install the 3200‑MHz DDR4 DIMMs into the 16 DIMM slots per CPU, aligning modules per the motherboard’s memory population guidelines. Verify that each DIMM is fully seated and that the memory configuration meets bandwidth and capacity goals.
• Step 4: Add storage and networking components. Depending on your configuration, install the appropriate drive traps or bays and attach the required network adapters to enable connectivity and throughput suitable for your workloads. Configure any storage controllers, RAID options, or NVMe paths as needed.
• Step 5: Complete system setup and software integration. Connect management networks, power on the server, and use Cisco UCS tooling to discover the chassis, assign policies, and deploy operating systems or virtualization platforms. Validate hardware health, firmware versions, and compatibility with your existing UCS environment to ensure a smooth rollout.

Frequently asked questions

• What is the form factor of the Cisco UCSC-C220-M6S? It is a 1U rack-mountable barebone system designed for dense data-center deployments.
• What processors does it support? The chassis is built to accommodate 3rd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processors (Ice Lake) in a dual-socket configuration, enabling scalable compute for demanding workloads.
• How much memory can I install? The system provides 16 DIMM slots per CPU for 3200‑MHz DDR4 memory, with DIMMs up to 256 GB each, allowing large memory footprints for virtualization and data-intensive tasks.
• Is this a turnkey server? The UCSC-C220-M6S is a barebone chassis. It ships without CPUs, memory, or storage, giving you the flexibility to configure it with your preferred components to match your workload.
• Can I manage this system with Cisco UCS tools? Yes. The UCSC-C220-M6S is designed to integrate with Cisco UCS management and orchestration tools, enabling centralized provisioning, policy-based management, and scalable operations.