The Cisco UCS B440 M2 Blade Server (B440-BASE-M2) is a powerful, enterprise-class four-socket blade server engineered for the most demanding workloads, including large databases, server virtualization, ERP systems, and mission-critical business applications. Designed as a bare-bones base configuration, this model allows organizations to fully customize CPUs, memory, storage, and I/O to precisely match performance and scalability requirements.
Supporting Intel Xeon E7-2800, E7-4800, and E7-8800 processors, the UCS B440 M2 delivers exceptional compute density with support for up to 40 cores per server. With 64 DIMM slots and scalability up to 1 TB of DDR3 ECC memory, it is ideally suited for memory-intensive applications such as in-memory databases and large virtualization clusters.
The server integrates seamlessly into the Cisco UCS 5108 Blade Server Chassis, leveraging centralized power, cooling, and fabric connectivity for reduced cabling and simplified operations. Flexible I/O expansion is enabled through dual mezzanine slots, supporting 10GbE, Fibre Channel, and FCoE connectivity via Cisco VICs and compatible adapters.
Managed centrally through Cisco UCS Manager, the UCS B440 M2 provides policy-based automation, rapid provisioning, and unified management across compute, network, and storage domains. This makes it an ideal platform for enterprises seeking high performance, scalability, and operational efficiency in modern data center environments.
Product Specifications – Cisco UCS B440 M2 Blade Server (B440-BASE-M2)
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| Category |
Specification Details |
| Product Name |
Cisco UCS B440 M2 |
| Model Number |
B440-BASE-M2 |
| Product Type |
Enterprise-Class Blade Server (Base Configuration) |
| Form Factor |
Full-width blade server |
| Chassis Occupancy |
Occupies 2 slots in UCS blade chassis |
| Compatible Chassis |
Cisco UCS 5108 Blade Server Chassis |
| Base Configuration |
No CPUs, memory, storage, or mezzanine adapters included |
| Processor Sockets |
4 CPU sockets |
| Supported CPUs |
Intel Xeon E7-2800 / E7-4800 / E7-8800 Series |
| Maximum Core Count |
Up to 40 cores (4 × 10-core CPUs) |
| CPU Virtualization Support |
Intel VT-x, VT-d |
| Memory Slots |
64 DIMM slots |
| Maximum Memory Capacity |
Up to 1 TB DDR3 |
| Memory Type |
DDR3 Registered ECC DIMMs |
| Memory Speed |
Up to 1066 MHz (CPU dependent) |
| Memory Included |
Not included (base model) |
| Internal Storage Bays |
2 × 2.5-inch SAS/SATA HDD or SSD |
| Storage Controller |
RAID support via mezzanine adapter |
| Drive Support |
SAS or SATA |
| Storage Included |
Not included (base model) |
| Mezzanine Slots |
2 |
| Supported Mezzanine Options |
Cisco VICs, 10GbE, Fibre Channel, FCoE adapters |
| Network Connectivity |
Provided via mezzanine adapters and UCS Fabric Interconnects |
| Management Platform |
Cisco UCS Manager |
| Out-of-Band Management |
Cisco Integrated Management Controller (CIMC) |
| Power Delivery |
Supplied by UCS 5100 Series chassis |
| Cooling |
Chassis-based cooling via midplane and fan modules |
| Power Redundancy |
Supported through UCS chassis infrastructure |
| High Availability |
Dependent on UCS fabric and chassis configuration |
| Operating Environment |
Enterprise data center |
| Virtualization Support |
VMware, Hyper-V, KVM, Citrix (OS dependent) |
| Scalability |
Modular CPU, memory, storage, and I/O expansion |
| Typical Use Case – Virtualization |
Large-scale server consolidation |
| Typical Use Case – Databases |
High-performance and in-memory databases |
| Typical Use Case – Enterprise Apps |
ERP, analytics, mission-critical workloads |
| Target Deployment |
Enterprise and service provider data centers |
| Package Contents |
UCS B440 M2 blade chassis (barebones) |
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FAQs for B440-BASE-M2:
Does this server come with any CPUs or memory?
No, the B440-BASE-M2 is a barebones unit that must be configured with CPU, memory, and other components.
Can I use this server in a standard rack without UCS?
No, it requires a Cisco UCS 5108 blade chassis and UCS Fabric Interconnect to operate.
What is the maximum memory supported?
It supports up to 1 TB of DDR3 memory using 64 DIMMs.
How many slots does it occupy in a UCS chassis?
It is a full-width blade and occupies 2 contiguous slots in a UCS 5108 chassis.
Is this model still supported by Cisco?
As of now, the B440 M2 is considered legacy hardware and may have limited support under Cisco's lifecycle policies.
