The Cisco UCS B200 M6 is a next-generation, half-width blade server designed to deliver exceptional performance, scalability, and energy efficiency in data center environments. As part of the Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) portfolio, the UCS B200 M6 is ideal for businesses looking to consolidate their IT infrastructure, optimize workloads, and simplify management. It combines cutting-edge technologies with Cisco’s unified architecture to provide a high-performance, flexible solution for virtualized environments, cloud computing, data analytics, and enterprise applications.
With support for the latest Intel Xeon Scalable processors, up to 1.5TB of memory, and advanced networking capabilities, the UCS B200 M6 blade server is built to meet the demands of modern IT infrastructures. It integrates seamlessly with Cisco UCS Manager for simplified management and offers expansion flexibility for diverse workloads.
Key Features:
Intel Xeon Scalable Processors: Supports up to 2 x Intel Xeon Scalable processors, delivering up to 40 cores per processor and enhanced performance for a wide range of workloads.
High-Density Memory: Supports up to 1.5TB of DDR4 memory with 16 DIMM slots, offering excellent memory capacity for memory-intensive applications such as virtualization, databases, and big data analytics.
Flexible Storage Options: Configured with up to 2 x 2.5” hot-swappable drives, it supports both high-performance NVMe and traditional SAS/SATA drives, providing flexibility for storage-intensive applications.
Energy Efficiency: Designed to optimize power consumption and reduce operational costs, ensuring that high-performance computing is achieved without compromising on energy savings.
Cisco UCS Manager Integration: Fully integrated with Cisco UCS Manager, allowing for centralized management, simplified configuration, and automated updates across all UCS servers and components.
Cisco Intersight Cloud Management (Optional): Offers an AI-driven, cloud-based management platform to streamline lifecycle management, improve system uptime, and enhance overall efficiency.
Advanced Networking: Equipped with up to 2 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) ports for high-speed connectivity, with the option to add additional network adapters for greater bandwidth and redundancy.
Modular Architecture: A half-width blade design that fits into Cisco's UCS B-Series chassis, offering a modular, scalable solution that grows with your IT needs.
Virtualization Ready: Optimized for running virtual machines (VMs) and virtualized workloads, with support for VMware, Microsoft Hyper-V, and Citrix XenServer.
Applications:
Virtualized Environments: Ideal for organizations running large-scale virtualized workloads, improving resource consolidation and operational efficiency.
Cloud Computing: Perfect for building public and private clouds, offering flexible, scalable computing resources for cloud service providers or enterprise IT departments.
Big Data & Data Analytics: With its high memory capacity and compute power, the UCS B200 M6 is suited for big data applications, analytics, and data warehousing, where performance and storage flexibility are critical.
Enterprise Applications: Optimized for mission-critical applications like ERP systems, databases, and transaction processing, providing the performance and reliability required for such workloads.
Remote and Edge Computing: Its compact form factor makes the UCS B200 M6 ideal for edge computing applications, where space and power are limited but high performance is essential.
Unified Communications: Ideal for supporting VoIP, video conferencing, and other unified communication services that require reliable, high-performance computing resources.
Specifications:
Memory:
Up to 1.5TB of DDR4 memory
16 DIMM slots supporting RDIMM, LRDIMM, and Intel Optane DC Persistent Memory
Storage:
2 x 2.5” hot-swappable drives (SAS, SATA, or NVMe)
Supports RAID configurations with optional Cisco RAID controllers (standard or advanced options available)
Optional direct-attached storage (DAS) for additional capacity
Expansion Slots:
2 x PCIe 3.0 expansion slots for additional I/O options (e.g., Fibre Channel, Ethernet, InfiniBand)
Flexible options for storage, network, and GPU expansion cards
Power and Cooling:
Dual redundant, hot-swappable power supplies for high availability
Optimized energy efficiency to reduce operational costs and environmental impact
Form Factor:
1/2 width blade that fits in Cisco UCS B-Series chassis
Dimensions (H x W x D): 3.4" x 9.6" x 16.5" (86 mm x 244 mm x 419 mm)
Why Choose the Cisco UCS B200 M6 Blade Server?
Performance & Scalability: The UCS B200 M6 delivers exceptional performance with Intel Xeon Scalable processors and high memory capacities, enabling it to handle demanding workloads such as virtualization, databases, and cloud computing. It can scale seamlessly to meet growing business needs.
Flexibility for Diverse Applications: With support for various storage options, networking configurations, and expansion slots, the UCS B200 M6 is a highly versatile blade server, ideal for a range of applications from enterprise databases to cloud and edge computing.
Integrated Management: With Cisco UCS Manager and the option for Cisco Intersight cloud management, this server provides simple and efficient management of your entire UCS infrastructure. The integrated platform enables automation, configuration management, and lifecycle optimization.
Energy-Efficient Design: Cisco’s UCS B200 M6 is designed for power efficiency, reducing operational costs without compromising performance. The blade server features redundant, hot-swappable power supplies to ensure reliability and uptime while minimizing energy consumption.
Future-Proof Infrastructure: With support for the latest technologies, such as Intel Optane memory, NVMe storage, and high-speed networking, the UCS B200 M6 ensures your infrastructure remains ready for future workloads and technological advances.
Unified Computing Architecture: As part of the Cisco UCS family, the B200 M6 benefits from Cisco's unified computing architecture, offering seamless integration between computing, networking, and storage components for easier configuration, management, and troubleshooting.
Enterprise-Grade Reliability: The UCS B200 M6 is designed for high availability and reliability with features like redundant power supplies, efficient cooling, and robust hardware for mission-critical applications, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum business continuity.