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What are the specifications of the Intel 5218R processor in the Cisco HX-CPU-I5218R?
The Intel 5218R processor features a 2.1GHz clock speed with 20 cores, 27.5MB of cache, and a 125W thermal design power (TDP). This processor is designed for high-performance computing environments and supports DDR4 memory configurations. We offer this component as part of our Cisco server processor lineup available from barcodesinc.com.
Which Cisco server models are compatible with the HX-CPU-I5218R processor?
The Intel 5218R processor is compatible with Cisco's UCSC-C240 series servers, including the M6SX, M7SX, and M8SX models, which support dual-socket Intel Xeon configurations. These 2U rack-mountable servers leverage the 5218R's 20-core architecture for enterprise-grade workloads. Contact us today to verify compatibility with your specific server configuration.
What is the memory support capacity for servers using the Cisco HX-CPU-I5218R?
Cisco UCSC-C240 servers equipped with the Intel 5218R processor support up to 8TB of DDR4 SDRAM across 32 total memory slots, depending on the specific model generation. The M6SX variant supports DDR4-3200/PC4-25600, while newer M7SX and M8SX models support DDR5 memory at higher speeds. Visit barcodesinc.com to explore complete memory upgrade options for your server.
How does the Intel 5218R compare to other Xeon processors in Cisco servers?
The Intel 5218R is a second-generation Xeon Scalable processor offering excellent performance-per-watt efficiency with its 20-core design and 125W TDP. It provides a balanced solution for data center workloads compared to higher-core-count Xeon Platinum variants, making it ideal for cost-conscious enterprises seeking strong compute performance. We offer a full range of Intel Xeon processors for Cisco servers—contact us today to discuss which processor best fits your workload requirements.
What storage and connectivity options are available in servers using the HX-CPU-I5218R?
Cisco UCSC-C240 servers with the 5218R processor support up to 24 2.5-inch drive bays with 24Gb/s SAS RAID controllers, plus 2 M.2 interfaces for NVMe storage. These servers include dual 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports, Gigabit Ethernet connectivity, and 2 USB 3.0 ports for comprehensive data center integration. We offer complete storage and networking configurations available from barcodesinc.com.
What operating systems are supported on Cisco servers with the Intel 5218R processor?
Cisco UCSC-C240 servers equipped with the Intel 5218R support multiple enterprise operating systems including Windows Server 2022 Standard and Datacenter editions, Windows Server 2019 variants, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, and SuSE Linux Enterprise. This broad OS compatibility ensures flexibility for diverse enterprise workloads and virtualization environments. Contact us today to discuss OS licensing and deployment options for your server infrastructure.
The Cisco HX-CPU-I5218R Accessory is also known as
CSC-HXCPUI5218R
