The Cisco UCS C250 M2 Rack Server (R250-2480805W) is a high-performance 2RU enterprise server engineered for memory-intensive and compute-heavy workloads. Built on the Intel Xeon 5600 processor family, this server features Cisco’s innovative Extended Memory Technology, supporting up to 52 DIMM slots and 384GB of DDR3 ECC RAM - making it an ideal platform for large-scale virtualization, databases, analytics, and high-performance computing (HPC).
Designed to deliver blade-like efficiency in a rack form factor, the UCS C250 M2 integrates seamlessly with Cisco Systems UCS Manager, enabling unified, policy-based management across compute, network, and storage resources. With support for hot-swappable 2.5-inch drives, PCIe Gen 2 expansion, and Cisco Virtual Interface Cards (VICs), it offers flexible I/O and storage scalability to meet evolving enterprise demands.
High availability is ensured through dual hot-swappable power supplies, redundant cooling, and enterprise-grade RAID options. Whether deployed for virtualization clusters, ERP systems, or memory-heavy databases, the Cisco UCS C250 M2 delivers reliability, scalability, and centralized management for mission-critical environments.
Product Specifications – Cisco UCS C250 M2 Rack Server (R250-2480805W)
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| Specification Category |
Details |
| Product Name |
Cisco UCS C250 M2 |
| Manufacturer |
Cisco Systems |
| Model / Part Number |
R250-2480805W |
| Product Series |
Cisco UCS C-Series |
| Category |
Enterprise Rack Server |
| Product Description |
High-performance 2RU rack server optimized for memory-intensive workloads, combining extended memory architecture with UCS unified management |
| Form Factor |
2 Rack Units (2RU) |
| Processor Support |
Up to 2 × Intel Xeon 5600 Series processors |
| CPU Core Options |
4-core or 6-core CPUs |
| Extended Memory Architecture |
Yes (Cisco Extended Memory Technology) |
| DIMM Slots |
52 DDR3 DIMM slots |
| Maximum Memory Capacity |
Up to 384 GB DDR3 RAM |
| Memory Type |
DDR3 Registered ECC |
| Storage Bays |
Up to 8 × 2.5-inch SAS / SATA / SSD |
| Drive Type |
Hot-swappable |
| RAID Support |
RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10 (onboard or mezzanine-based controllers) |
| PCIe Expansion Slots |
5 × PCIe Gen 2 slots |
| Slot Configuration |
2 × Full-height, 3 × Half-height |
| Network Interfaces |
2 × Integrated Gigabit Ethernet ports |
| Management Interface |
1 × Dedicated management port |
| UCS VIC Support |
Yes (Cisco Virtual Interface Cards) |
| Power Supplies |
Dual hot-swappable 850W PSUs |
| Power Redundancy |
1+1 Redundant configuration |
| Cooling |
Redundant internal fans |
| Unified Management |
Cisco UCS Manager integration |
| Reliability Features |
Redundant power, hot-swap drives, ECC memory |
| Deployment Model |
Standalone rack server with UCS unified management |
| Typical Use Cases |
Virtualization, large databases, HPC, memory-intensive enterprise workloads |
| Key Advantage |
Industry-leading memory density in a 2RU rack server |
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FAQs:
Q1. What is the maximum RAM capacity for the C250 M2?
Using 8GB DIMMs across all 52 slots, the server supports up to 384GB of RAM. It is specifically designed to handle more memory than standard 2-socket servers of its generation.
Q2. Does this server support 10G networking?
While it has integrated 1G ports, you can add 10G connectivity by installing a Cisco UCS VIC or a standard 10GbE PCIe network adapter in one of the five expansion slots.
Q3. Can I manage this server without a Cisco Fabric Interconnect?
Yes. The C250 M2 can be managed as a standalone server via the Cisco Integrated Management Controller (CIMC) or integrated into a full UCS domain.
Q4. What type of hard drives does the R250-2480805W support?
It supports 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF) drives, including SAS, SATA, and Solid State Drives (SSD).
Q5. Is this server suitable for VMWare ESXi?
Absolutely. Due to its massive memory capacity and high CPU core count, it is frequently used as a robust host for VMWare, Hyper-V, and other virtualization platforms.
