The Cisco UCS B200 M3 Blade Server, part number UCSB-B200-M3, is a highly efficient and scalable server designed for data centre applications. It has no embedded CPU, offering flexibility in terms of processor selection depending on workload requirements. This unit is part of Cisco's Unified Computing System, known for optimising performance through simplified architecture and integrated management platforms.
The B200 M3 model supports up to two Intel Xeon E5-2600 or E5-2600 v2 series processors, providing significant processing power for various enterprise tasks. Though the current configuration excludes CPUs, users can customise it to meet their specific needs by selecting the desired CPUs. It also supports up to 24 DIMM slots, allowing for up to 768 GB of DDR3 memory, which ensures high performance in virtualisation and high-demand applications.
The UCSB-B200-M3 includes features such as dual Gigabit Ethernet LAN interfaces for high-speed connectivity and up to two hot-swappable drives. This dual-drive capability allows the installation of SAS/SATA HDDs or SSDs, providing a balance between storage capacity and performance. It also includes RAID 0 and 1 support for enhanced data protection, depending on the storage configuration chosen.
Additional features include compatibility with Cisco's UCS Manager, which offers centralised server management across a large infrastructure. This helps reduce administrative overhead while allowing the use of policies and templates for continual updates and maintenance. Its compact half-width form factor enables users to build high-density, scalable data centres, maximising server real estate within a rack.
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