UCSC-C240-M3S2 Cisco UCS C240-M3S2 Server

Cisco UCSC-C240-M3S2 - UCS C240 M3 Rack Server (Performance Model)

The Cisco UCSC-C240-M3S2 is part of the Cisco UCS C-Series rack server family. It is the high-performance variant of the C240 M3, designed to deliver maximum compute and storage scalability in a 2RU form factor. Compared to the M3L (low-end) and M3S (standard) models, the M3S2 offers the highest expansion, memory capacity, and performance for demanding enterprise workloads.

🔧 Key Specifications

• Form Factor: 2RU rack server
• Processor Options: Dual Intel Xeon E5-2600 v2 family CPUs (up to 12 cores per CPU)
• Memory: Up to 1.5 TB DDR3 (24 DIMM slots, supporting 64 GB DIMMs)
• 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/FCoE)
• Expansion: 6 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

• Enterprise workloads requiring maximum compute and memory density
• Virtualization and cloud deployments with heavy CPU/memory demand
• Large-scale database, analytics, and collaboration platforms
• UCS SmartPlay bundles for performance-driven deployments

⚙️ Benefits
The UCSC-C240-M3S2 provides enterprise-class reliability and UCS integration in a 2RU design, with the highest expansion and performance in the C240 M3 family. It is ideal for organizations needing scalable compute and storage while maintaining UCS centralized management.