Cisco B200 M4 Blade Server – Dual Xeon E5-2697 v4, 256 GB RAM, Refurbished

The Cisco B200 M4 Blade Server is a premium solution designed to meet the high-performance demands of modern data centers. This refurbished blade combines cutting‑edge computing with Cisco UCS integration, delivering outstanding processing power, generous memory capacity, and flexible I/O to handle virtualization, databases, analytics, and dense multi‑tenant workloads. Engineered for reliability and efficiency, the B200 M4 fits seamlessly into Cisco UCS chassis, enabling scalable blade density and streamlined management across virtualized environments. Whether you’re virtualizing mission‑critical applications, accelerating data analytics, or deploying private cloud services, this blade provides the horsepower and resilience your workloads require.

• Powerful multi‑core processing for demanding workloads: Equipped with 2 x Intel Xeon E5‑2697 v4 processors at 2.30 GHz, delivering robust multi‑thread performance to support virtualization, database services, and analytics with responsive, low‑latency throughput.
• Generous memory for memory‑intensive applications: 256 GB of RAM ensures smooth operation for large virtual machines, in‑memory databases, and cache‑heavy workloads, reducing bottlenecks and improving end‑user experience.
• Flexible storage I/O options with high throughput: Serial ATA/600 and 12 Gb/s SAS controller provide versatile storage connectivity and fast data movement, enabling efficient data access, caching, and expansion within Cisco UCS environments.
• Refurbished to Cisco standards with reliable performance: Professionally refurbished, tested, and conditioned to meet Cisco‑grade reliability, offering a cost‑effective path to high‑end performance with confidence.
• Designed for seamless Cisco UCS integration: Built to integrate with Cisco UCS chassis and fabric interconnects, delivering streamlined management, consistent firmware levels, and scalable blade density for data centers and private clouds.

Technical Details of Cisco B200 M4 Blade Server

• Processor: 2 x Intel Xeon E5‑2697 v4 @ 2.30 GHz
• Memory: 256 GB RAM
• Storage Controller: Serial ATA/600, 12 Gb/s SAS Controller
• Form Factor: Blade server (Cisco B200 M4) for Cisco UCS environments
• Condition: Refurbished with testing to ensure performance and reliability

How to Install Cisco B200 M4 Blade Server

• Plan your blade deployment by verifying the Cisco UCS chassis compatibility, available blade slots, power, cooling, and fabric interconnect readiness.
• Power down the chassis and insert the B200 M4 blade into an appropriate blade slot, ensuring it seats firmly and latches securely.
• Connect management interfaces and fabric interconnects per your Cisco UCS topology, then power on the chassis to begin initial configuration.
• Enter the Cisco UCS Manager (or appropriate management console) to configure BIOS/CPU settings, firmware baselines, and boot order; apply the recommended firmware for stability.
• Initialize storage paths, install the operating system or a virtualization platform, and establish storage connectivity (SATA/600 or SAS) as required by your workloads.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What workloads is the Cisco B200 M4 Blade Server designed for? A: It is well suited for virtualization, dense databases, data analytics, and other compute‑intensive enterprise tasks within Cisco UCS environments.
• Q: Is this unit refurbished and covered by warranty?
• A: Yes. The server is refurbished to Cisco‑grade reliability and thoroughly tested to ensure performance; warranty terms vary by seller and region—please refer to the seller’s policy for details.
• Q: How much memory does it include, and can it be upgraded?
• A: The configuration shown includes 256 GB of RAM. Memory upgrades may be possible within the blade and chassis constraints; consult Cisco UCS documentation or the seller for upgrade compatibility and limits.
• Q: What management tools are used to control this blade?
• A: Management is typically done via Cisco UCS Manager or the Fabric Interconnect, which provides centralized control, firmware management, and policy‑driven provisioning for blades within the UCS domain.