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Cisco Hyperflex Edge Hx240C M6 Hybrid 24 Sff Rack Server Chassis | HX-E-240C-M6SX

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Quick Specs

What's New for Cisco Edge HX240c M6
  • (2) 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalabel Processors
  • (32) DDR4 3200 MT/s DIMMs
  • (24) SAS/SATA Drives
  • (4) Rear Drive Bays
  • NVMe not Supported
  • (8) PCIe 3.0 slots
  • (6) Fans
  • (2) Power Supply Units
  • (1) Dedicatred mLOM slot
  • (2) Dedicated Internal SAS HBA Slot
  • (2) Dedicated M.2 Slot for Boot
  • (2) GPUs Supported
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Ideal for:

  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Big Data Analytics
  • Cloud Servers
  • Data Analytics
  • Database
  • Deep Learning (DL)
  • Edge Servers
  • High-Performance Computing (HPC)
  • Hyper-Converged infrastructure (HCI)
  • Machine Learning (ML)
  • Network Function Virtualization (NFV)
  • Video Analytics
  • Video Streaming
  • Virtualization
  • Virtual Machines (VM)

HyperFlex Edge clusters can be configured in 2, 3 or 4 node configurations. Single node clusters and clusters larger than 4 nodes are not supported with HyperFlex Edge.

The Cisco HyperFlex HX240c Edge Node (HX-E-240c-M6SX) is purpose-built for remote offices, branch locations, and edge environments, delivering high-capacity storage and compute capabilities in a compact 2U form factor. Designed to simplify operations in distributed locations, the HX240c Edge Node supports hybrid storage configurations with up to 24 front-facing SAS/SATA drives and optional rear-facing drives, enabling flexibility for varying workloads. It operates seamlessly without requiring Cisco UCS Fabric Interconnects, relying on top-of-rack Ethernet switches for streamlined deployment and management. Managed through Cisco Intersight, this node provides centralized, cloud-based oversight, making it an ideal choice for businesses seeking reliable and efficient edge computing solutions.

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Base Standard Capabilities

Specifications for Cisco HyperFlex HX240c Edge M6 Hybrid, and All Flash FeatureDescription
Chassis2RU of rack space per node
Nodes2, 3, or 4 Cisco HyperFlex HX240c Nodes (hybrid or all-flash)
ProcessorsOne or two 3rd Gen Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors (Ice Lake)
Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
  • NVIDIA A100 Tensor Core GPU (optional)
  • NVIDIA A10 Tensor Core GPU (optional)
Interconnect3 Intel UPI channels per processor, each capable of 10.4 gigatransfers per second (GTPS)
Chip setIntel C621 series
Memory
  • 32 DDR4 DIMMs
  • Support for DDR4 registered DIMMs (RDIMMs) and Load-Reduced DIMMs (LRDIMMs)
  • Advanced error-correcting code (ECC)
  • Independent channel mode
  • Lockstep channel mode
PCIe slotsUp to 8 PCIe slots
SAS HBA Slots2 dedicated SAS HBA slots
Modular LAN on Motherboard (mLOM) slot2 dedicated mLOM ports support Cisco Virtual Interface Cards
Network interface cards supported
  • Intel i350 quad-port 1 Gigabit Ethernet network interface card
  • Intel X710-DA2 dual-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet network interface card
  • Intel X710 quad-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet network interface card
  • Intel X710-T2LG dual-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet network interface card
  • Intel XXV810-DA2 dual-port 25 Gigabit Ethernet network interface card
Storage
  • High-capacity configurations for the HX Data Platform capacity layer
  • HX240c M6 Node All Flash Node:
    • 3 to 22 SSD capacity drives
    • Up to 4 rear-facing SSD capacity drives
  • HX240c M6 Hybrid Node:
    • 3 to 22 capacity hard-disk drives (HDDs)
    • Up to 4 rear-facing HDDs
  • 1 SATA SSD logging drive
  • 1 SATA SSD caching drive
  • See the specification sheet for more information
Cisco® Integrated Management Controller (IMC)
  • Provides video using the ASPEED Pilot 4 video and graphics controller
  • Connection to Cisco UCS management or the Cisco HyperFlex dashboard for automated configuration through a unified interface
  • Integrated baseboard management controller (BMC)
  • IPMI 2.0 compliant for management and control
  • One 10/100/1000 Ethernet out-of-band management interface
  • Command-line interface (CLI) and web GUI management tool for automated, lights-out management
  • Keyboard, video, and mouse (KVM) console
Advanced reliability, availability, and serviceability (RAS) features
  • Highly available and self-healing architecture
  • Robust reporting and analytics
  • Hot-swappable, front-accessible drives, redundant power supplies for enterprise-class reliability and uptime
  • Tool-free CPU insertion for easy access to internal server
  • Tool-free access to all serviceable items, and color-coded indicators to guide users to hot-pluggable and serviceable items
  • Nondisruptive rolling upgrades
  • Cisco Call Home and onsite 24-hours-a-day, 7-days-a-week (24 x 7) support options
Rear-panel connectors
  • 1 Gigabit Ethernet management port
  • 2 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports
  • 1 flexible modular LAN on motherboard (mLOM) slot
  • 1 RS-232 serial port (RJ45 connector)
  • 1 Video Graphics Array (VGA) video port (DB15 connector)
  • 2 USB 3.0 ports
Front-panel connectors
  • 1 KVM console connector (supplies 2 USB, 1 VGA DB15, and 1 RS-232 serial port connectors)
Power and cooling
  • 1 or 2 hot-swappable power supplies for full redundancy
  • 1050W (AC and DC options)
  • 1600W (AC)
  • 2300W (AC)
  • 6 hot-swappable fans for front-to-rear cooling
Rail-kit options
  • Cisco ball-bearing rail kit with optional reversible cable-management arm

Spec Sheet 4

Capability/Feature Description
Chassis Two rack unit (2RU) chassis
CPU One or two 3rd Gen Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors (Ice Lake)
Chipset Intel® C621A series chipset
Memory 32 slots for registered DIMMs (RDIMMs) or load-reduced DIMMs (LRDIMMs)
Multi-bit Error Protection This server supports multi-bit error protection.
Video
  • Integrated 2D graphics core with hardware acceleration
  • Embedded DDR memory interface supports up to 512 MB of addressable memory (8 MB is allocated by default to video memory)
  • Supports display resolutions up to 1920 x 1200 16bpp @ 60Hz
  • High-speed integrated 24-bit RAMDAC
  • Single lane PCI-Express host interface running at Gen 1 speed
Power Subsystem
  • 1050 W (AC)
  • 1050 W (DC)
  • 1600 W (AC)
  • 2300 W (AC)
One power supply is mandatory; one more can be added for 1 + 1 redundancy.
Front Panel A front panel controller provides status indications and control buttons.
ACPI This server supports the advanced configuration and power interface (ACPI) 6.2 standard.
Fans Six hot-swappable fans for front-to-rear cooling
Expansion Slots
  • Riser 1A (3 PCIe slots)
  • Riser 1B (2 drive bays)
  • Riser 2A (3 PCIe slots)
  • Riser 3A (2 PCIe slots)
  • Riser 3B (2 drive bays)
  • Riser 3C (1 full-length, double-wide GPU)
Note: Not all risers are available in every server configuration option.
Interfaces
  • Rear Panel:
    • One 1Gbase-T RJ-45 management port
    • Two 10Gbase-T LOM ports
    • One RS-232 serial port (RJ45 connector)
    • One DB15 VGA connector
    • Two USB 3.0 port connectors
    • One flexible modular LAN on motherboard (mLOM) slot that can accommodate various interface cards
  • Front Panel:
    • One KVM console connector (supplies two USB 2.0 connectors, one VGA DB15 video connector, and one serial port (RS232) RJ45 connector)
Internal storage devices Drive storage:
  • The server is orderable in two different nodes:
  • HXAF-E-240-M6SX (All Flash):
    • Up to 24 front SFF solid state drives (SSDs). 24 Drives are used as below:
    • Three to twenty-two SAS/SATA SSD (for capacity)
    • One SAS/SATA SSD (for caching)
    • One SAS/SATA SSD (system drive for HXDP operations)
    • Up to 4 SFF rear-facing SAS/SATA drives (Optional)
  • HX-E-240-M6SX (Hybrid):
    • Up to 24 front SFF hard drives (HDDs) and solid state drives (SSDs). 24 Drives are used as below:
    • Three to twenty-two SAS HDD (for capacity)
    • One SAS/SATA SSD (for caching)
    • One SAS/SATA SSD (system drive for HXDP operations)
    • Up to 4 SFF rear-facing SAS/SATA drives (Optional)
Other storage:
  • A mini-storage module connector on the motherboard supports a boot-optimized RAID controller carrier that holds two SATA M.2 SSDs. Mixing different capacity SATA M.2 SSDs is not supported.
Integrated management processor
  • Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) running Cisco Integrated Management Controller (CIMC) firmware.
  • Depending on your CIMC settings, the CIMC can be accessed through the 1GE dedicated management port, the 1GE/10GE LOM ports, or a Cisco virtual interface card (VIC).
  • CIMC manages certain components within the server, such as the Cisco 12G SAS HBA.
Capability/Feature Description
Storage Controllers
  • One or two 12G SAS HBAs plug into a dedicated slot.
  • Cisco M6 12G SAS HBA:
    • No RAID support
    • JBOD/Pass-through Mode support
    • Each HBA supports up to 16 SAS/SATA internal drives
Modular LAN on Motherboard (mLOM) Slot (Optional)
  • The dedicated mLOM slot on the motherboard can flexibly accommodate the following cards:
    • Cisco Virtual Interface Cards
Additional NICs
  • PCIe slot 1 and PCIe slot 2 on the motherboard can flexibly accommodate the following cards:
    • Intel i350 quad-port 1G copper PCIe
    • Intel X710-DA2 Dual Port 10Gb SFP+ NIC
    • Intel X710 quad-port 10Gb SFP+ NIC
    • Cisco-Intel X710T2LG 2x10 GbE RJ45 PCIe NIC
    • Cisco-Intel E810XXVDA2 2x25/10 GbE SFP28 PCIe NIC
    • Cisco-Intel E810XXVDA4L 4x25/10 GbE SFP28 PCIe NIC
Intersight Intersight provides server management capabilities
CIMC Cisco Integrated Management Controller 4.2(1) or later

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