UCSC-C240-M3L Cisco UCS C240-M3L Server

Cisco UCSC-C240-M3L - UCS C240 M3 Rack Server (Low-End Model)

The Cisco UCSC-C240-M3L is part of the Cisco UCS C-Series rack server family. It is the low-end variant of the C240 M3, designed to deliver enterprise-class features in a cost-effective 2RU form factor. Compared to the C220 M3L, the C240 M3L offers more drive bays and expansion, making it ideal for storage-heavy workloads while remaining budget-friendly.

🔧 Key Specifications

• Form Factor: 2RU rack server
• Processor Options: Dual Intel Xeon E5-2600 family CPUs (up to 12 cores per CPU)
• Memory: Up to 384 GB DDR3 (12 DIMM slots)
• Storage: Up to 24 SFF (small form factor) drives (SAS/SATA/SSD)
• RAID Support: Cisco UCS RAID controllers (9266CV, 9271CV, etc.)
• Networking: Integrated dual 1 Gigabit Ethernet adapters (VIC optional for 10GbE)
• Expansion: 4 PCIe 3.0 slots
• Management: Cisco UCS Manager integration and CIMC (Cisco Integrated Management Controller)
• Reliability: Hot-swappable drives and redundant power supply options

🧩 Ideal Use Cases

• Storage-heavy workloads in enterprise environments
• Branch office deployments needing larger local storage
• General-purpose workloads with moderate compute and high storage demand
• UCS SmartPlay bundles for cost-sensitive deployments

⚙️ Benefits
The UCSC-C240-M3L provides enterprise-class reliability and UCS integration in a 2RU design, with more storage capacity than the C220 M3L. It is ideal for organizations needing scalable storage and compute while maintaining UCS centralized management.