Cisco UCS B200 M5 Barebone Blade Server

Overview

The Cisco UCS UCSB-B200-M5-CH is a barebone blade server designed to deliver strong performance and flexibility for demanding data center environments. It supports up to two processors and can handle up to 3072 GB of DDR4 RAM, making it suitable for high-density computing needs in cloud deployments, remote sites, and enterprise applications such as Oracle and SAP HANA. This server comes without CPU, RAM, or hard drives, allowing you to customize hardware to fit your specific workload requirements.

Its two hot-swap bays for 2.5-inch SATA or SAS drives enable easy storage upgrades and replacements without downtime. The server is optimized for rapid deployment of stateless workloads through Cisco UCS Manager, simplifying management and accelerating operations. Cisco SingleConnect technology reduces cabling complexity, enhancing network efficiency and making this blade server a practical choice for IT teams focused on streamlined infrastructure and scalable performance.

Key features

• Blade server form factor designed to maximize computing density in data centers
• Supports dual-processor configurations for scalable processing power (CPUs not included)
• Expandable memory capacity up to 3072 GB DDR4 to handle intensive workloads
• Two hot-swap bays for 2.5-inch SATA or SAS drives enable flexible and quick storage upgrades
• Comes without pre-installed operating system, allowing full customization of software environment
• Cisco SingleConnect technology simplifies network connections and reduces cabling complexity
• Optimized for stateless workload deployment with Cisco UCS Manager to streamline management

Key specs

• Form factor: Blade server
• Processor support: Up to 2 CPUs (not included)
• Memory: Up to 3072 GB DDR4 (not included)
• Storage bays: 2 hot-swap bays for 2.5-inch SATA or SAS drives (drives not included)
• Network technology: Cisco SingleConnect
• Operating system: None pre-installed

Connectivity and compatibility

This blade server integrates seamlessly into Cisco UCS environments, leveraging Cisco SingleConnect technology to reduce the number of physical network cables required. It supports a wide range of enterprise workloads and is compatible with various storage options through its SATA and SAS hot-swap bays. The design fits into Cisco UCS chassis, making it a strong choice for organizations already invested in Cisco infrastructure or those seeking a scalable, high-density server solution.

Ideal uses and environments

The Cisco UCSB-B200-M5-CH is well suited to data centers requiring dense computing power with flexible hardware configurations. It works effectively in cloud service deployments, remote office setups, and enterprise applications that demand high memory and processing capacity, such as database management and virtualization. IT teams looking to optimize network cabling and simplify server management will find this blade server aligns well with their operational goals.