CPUs that deliver the best combination of performance, flexibility and efficiency gains. In addition, the UCS C240 M3 server provides 24 DIMM slots, up to 24 drives and 4 x 1 GbE LOM ports to provide outstanding levels of internal memory and storage expandability along with exceptional performance.
Network link activity LED Identification button/LED Power supply status LED Power button/power status LED For more information about the KVM cable connection, see KVM CABLE, page Cisco UCS C240 M3 High-Density Rack Server (Small Form Factor Disk Drive Model)
1. PCIe slot 1 is not available when a double-width GPU is installed in slot 2. 2. For serial port pinout details, see Serial Port Details, page 75 Cisco UCS C240 M3 High-Density Rack Server (Small Form Factor Disk Drive Model)
The second SD card is blank and can be used to mirror the first SD card. It ■ can be used to protect the Hypervisor Partition with RAID1. Cisco UCS C240 M3 High-Density Rack Server (Small Form Factor Disk Drive Model)
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RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60. Supports 8 external SAS ports (up to 240 external drives). • Cisco Nytro MegaRAID 200 GB PCIe RAID controller with on-board 1 GB data cache and 200 GB flash memory. The controller supports up to 24 drives on the 24-drive backplane version of the server and supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60.
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Depending on your CIMC settings, the CIMC can be accessed through the 1-GbE processor dedicated management port, the 1-GbE LOM ports, or a Cisco virtual interface card (VIC). Cisco UCS C240 M3 High-Density Rack Server (Small Form Factor Disk Drive Model)
Product ID (PID) Description UCSC-C240-M3S2 UCS C240 M3 SFF, no CPU, memory, HDD, power supply, or PCIe, with rail kit, 16-drive backplane, and no SAS expander UCSC-C240-M3S UCS C240 M3 SFF, no CPU, memory, HDD, power supply, or PCIe, with rail kit,...
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1. If higher or lower speed DIMMs are selected than what is shown in the table for a given CPU, the DIMMs will be clocked at the lowest common denominator of CPU clock and DIMM clock. 2. 1866-MHz DIMMs cannot be used with Intel Xeon E5-2600 CPUs Cisco UCS C240 M3 High-Density Rack Server (Small Form Factor Disk Drive Model)
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■ (see Table 3 on page 13). If you select DIMMs whose speeds are lower or higher than that shown in the tables, suboptimal performance will result. Cisco UCS C240 M3 High-Density Rack Server (Small Form Factor Disk Drive Model)
Memory is organized with four memory channels per CPU, with up to three DIMMs per ■ channel, as shown in Figure Figure 4 C240 M3 SFF Memory Organization Cisco UCS C240 M3 High-Density Rack Server (Small Form Factor Disk Drive Model)
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2. Dual voltage DIMM (operates at 1.5 V with BIOS is set for memory performance mode (default), or 1.35 V when BIOS is set for power-savings mode). 3. No longer shipping as of November, 2013 Cisco UCS C240 M3 High-Density Rack Server (Small Form Factor Disk Drive Model)
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■ (3) 2-CPU configuration without memory mirroring: Select from 1 to 12 DIMMs per CPU. Refer to Memory Population Rules, page 66, for more ■ detailed information. Cisco UCS C240 M3 High-Density Rack Server (Small Form Factor Disk Drive Model)
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NOTE: System performance is optimized when the DIMM type and quantity are equal for both CPUs, and when all channels are filled equally across the CPUs in the server. Cisco UCS C240 M3 High-Density Rack Server (Small Form Factor Disk Drive Model)
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BIOS default, which yields faster memory speeds than when the BIOS is set for the memory to run in power-savings mode. Memory speed is dependent on factors such as: — CPU choice — DIMM choice Cisco UCS C240 M3 High-Density Rack Server (Small Form Factor Disk Drive Model)
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1333 and 1066 MHz, respectively (for 1600- and 1866-MHz CPUs). Other memory devices are limited to 1066 MHz operation when populated at 3 DPC. For more information regarding memory, see CPUs and DIMMs, page Cisco UCS C240 M3 High-Density Rack Server (Small Form Factor Disk Drive Model)
Cisco can provide factory-configured RAID systems depending on the RAID controller chosen and the number of drives ordered. Factory-configured RAID options are listed with each RAID card description. Cisco UCS C240 M3 High-Density Rack Server (Small Form Factor Disk Drive Model)
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KVM are also not supported for use with the embedded MegaRAID controller Table 7 Available Mezzanine Card RAID Options Product ID (PID) PID Description Mezzanine RAID Controllers (not supported in 1-CPU systems) Cisco UCS C240 M3 High-Density Rack Server (Small Form Factor Disk Drive Model)
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Table 7 Available Mezzanine Card RAID Options (continued) Product ID (PID) PID Description UCSC-RAID-11-C240 Cisco UCSC RAID SAS 2008M-8i Mezzanine Card (RAID 0, 1, 5, 10, and 50 supported), operating at 6 Gbs. Supports up to 8 internal SAS+SATA drives with the 16-drive system or up ■...
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CPUs (not in systems with E5-2600 v2 series processor family CPUs) Supports only HDDs. ■ Cannot coexist with multiple RAID controllers (embedded RAID, ■ mezzanine RAID card, or PCIe RAID controller). Cisco UCS C240 M3 High-Density Rack Server (Small Form Factor Disk Drive Model)
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9285CV-8e supports PCI Express Gen 2 1. The 9271-8i, 9271CV-8i, 9286CV-8e, and Cisco Nytro MegaRAID 200 GB support PCI Express Gen 3. NOTE: The 9266CV-8i and 9285CV-8e RAID controllers will reach end-of-life (EOL) in November, 2013. After then, they will no longer be available.
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16 drives. For the UCSC-C240-M3 server, a single 9271-8i or 9271CV-8i PCIe card supports up to 24 drives in either a one-CPU or two-CPU system. The Cisco Nytro MegaRAID 200 GB card supports up to 24 internal drives for the 2-CPU ■...
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16 HDD external C240 M3 Enabled 8 internal A A A A A allowed allowed allowed allowed allowed 16 HDD Cisco UCS C240 M3 High-Density Rack Server (Small Form Factor Disk Drive Model)
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If you select an internal drive RAID controller, it is installed by default in PCIe slot 4 ■ (half-height) or 3 (full-height); however, you can go into the BIOS and change the option Cisco UCS C240 M3 High-Density Rack Server (Small Form Factor Disk Drive Model)
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So take this into account when populating RAID controller cards. When two CPUs are populated, two VIC cards are supported (the Cisco VIC 1225). One can be installed in slot 2 of riser 1 and one in slot 5 of riser 2. The primary slot for a VIC card is slot 2. If you have only one of these cards, install it in slot 2.
200 GB SATA 2.5" Enterprise Performance SSD SATA 200 GB UCS-SD100G0KA2-G 100 GB SATA 2.5" Enterprise Value SSD SATA 100 GB UCS-SD100G0KA2-E 100 GB SATA 2.5" Enterprise Performance SSD SATA 100 GB Cisco UCS C240 M3 High-Density Rack Server (Small Form Factor Disk Drive Model)
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Select up to 24 drives for the SAS 9271-8i or 9271CV-8i controller. Only one controller is required to support up to 24 drives. Caveats You can mix SATA and SAS drives. ■ Cisco UCS C240 M3 High-Density Rack Server (Small Form Factor Disk Drive Model)
Emulex LPe 11002 Dual Port 4Gb Fibre Channel HBA Half N2XX-AEPCI05 Emulex LPe 12002 Dual Port 8Gb Fibre Channel HBA Half N2XX-AQPCI03 QLogic QLE2462 Dual Port 4Gb Fibre Channel HBA Half Cisco UCS C240 M3 High-Density Rack Server (Small Form Factor Disk Drive Model)
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1-CPU systems. — Only a single VIC card (the half-height Cisco VIC 1225 PCIe card) may be installed on a 1-CPU system, and it must be installed in slot 2 of riser 1. See Table 1 on page 8 for the slot descriptions.
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The server supports installation of up to two Cisco VIC 1225 cards and they are supported only in PCIe slots 2 and 5. — The primary slot for the Cisco VIC 1225 is PCIe slot 2. If there is only one card, it must be installed in PCIe slot 2. —...
You may choose one or two SFP+ optical modules cables for each compatible PCIe network ■ card ordered. You would normally order two modules for connecting to the primary and Cisco UCS C240 M3 High-Density Rack Server (Small Form Factor Disk Drive Model)
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SFP+ and twinax connections to the network cards. Caveats Check the table on the following page for compatibility between the PCIe network cards and SFPs or twinax cables. Cisco UCS C240 M3 High-Density Rack Server (Small Form Factor Disk Drive Model)
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Preinstalled - do not change SFP (Qlogic QLE2672-CSC, 16Gb Fibre Channel HBA with SR Optics) UCSC-PCIE-E16002 Preinstalled - do not change SFP (Emulex LPe16002-M6, 16Gb Fibre Channel HBA with SR Optics) Cisco UCS C240 M3 High-Density Rack Server (Small Form Factor Disk Drive Model)
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CONFIGURING the SERVER Figure 5 Network Card Connections Cisco UCS C240 M3 High-Density Rack Server (Small Form Factor Disk Drive Model)
1. The upgrade kit is not needed for new server orders. It is only required for the older V01 C240 M3 chassis version. 2. These cables are for the V02 chassis version. Cisco UCS C240 M3 High-Density Rack Server (Small Form Factor Disk Drive Model)
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1. When a GPU is installed in slot 2, slot 1 is blocked and unavailable for use. (4) NVIDIA Tesla GPU Slot Population Rules Table 17 shows the rules for populating NVIDIA Tesla GPU cards in the server. Cisco UCS C240 M3 High-Density Rack Server (Small Form Factor Disk Drive Model)
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Figure 7 on page 63 for the location of the 8-pin GPU power connector on the motherboard. Connect cable(s) as appropriate from this connector to the power connector on the GPU(s). Cisco UCS C240 M3 High-Density Rack Server (Small Form Factor Disk Drive Model)
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CONFIGURING the SERVER Figure 6 Serial Number Label and Chassis Version ID PID VID: ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| UCSC-C240-M3S V01 PID/VID label on top of server Version ID on label Cisco UCS C240 M3 High-Density Rack Server (Small Form Factor Disk Drive Model)
UCSC-PSU2-1200 1200 W power supply (CSCI platinum). UCSC-PSU-930WDC 930 W -48V DC power supply NOTE: In a two power supply server, both power supplies must be identical. Cisco UCS C240 M3 High-Density Rack Server (Small Form Factor Disk Drive Model)
CAB-AC-L620-C13 AC Power Cord, NEMA L6-20 - C13, 2M/6.5ft CAB-C13-CBN CABASY,WIRE,JUMPER CORD, 27" L, C13/C14, 10A/250V CAB-C13-C14-2M CABASY,WIRE,JUMPER CORD, PWR, 2 Meter, C13/C14,10A/250V CAB-C13-C14-AC CORD,PWR,JMP,IEC60320/C14,IEC6 0320/C13, 3.0M Cisco UCS C240 M3 High-Density Rack Server (Small Form Factor Disk Drive Model)
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EL 208 Connector: EL 701 SFS-250V-10A-IS Power Cord, SFS, 250V, 10A, Israel Cordset rating 10A, 250V/500V MAX (2500 mm) Connector: EL 701B Plug: (IEC60320/C13) EL 212 (SI-32) Cisco UCS C240 M3 High-Density Rack Server (Small Form Factor Disk Drive Model)
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5-15 Plug, North America CAB-250V-10A-BR Power Cord - 250V, 10A - Brazil 76.2 From Plug End 2,133.6 ± 25 CAB-JPN-3PIN Power Cord 3PIN, Japan Image not available Cisco UCS C240 M3 High-Density Rack Server (Small Form Factor Disk Drive Model)
PID Description UCSC-CMA2 Cable Management Arm for C240 rack servers For more information about the cable management arm, see the Cisco UCS C240 M3 Installation and Service Guide at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/unified_computing/ucs/c/hw/C240/install/C240.pdf NOTE: All UCS C240 M3 servers ship with a tool-less rail kit.
Product ID (PID) PID Description UCSX-TPM1-001 Trusted Platform Module NOTE: The module used in this server conforms to TPM v1.3, as defined by the Trusted Computing Group (TCG). Cisco UCS C240 M3 High-Density Rack Server (Small Form Factor Disk Drive Model)
STEP 13 ORDER CISCO FLEXIBLE FLASH SD CARD MODULE (OPTIONAL) You can order up to two optional preloaded 16 GB Cisco Flexible Flash secure digital (SD) cards. The first SD card contains preloaded software for simplified server operation. The ordering...
Product ID (PID) PID Description UCS-USBFLSH-S-4GB 4GB Flash USB Drive (shorter length) for all servers except C260 Figure 7 on page 63 for the location of the USB connector. Cisco UCS C240 M3 High-Density Rack Server (Small Form Factor Disk Drive Model)
SLES for SAP Applications (1-2 CPU,Unl Vrt);1yr Support Reqd SLES-SAP-2S-UG-3A SLES for SAP Applications (1-2 CPU,Unl Vrt);3yr Support Reqd SLES-SAP-2S-UG-5A SLES for SAP Applications (1-2 CPU,Unl Vrt);5yr Support Reqd Cisco UCS C240 M3 High-Density Rack Server (Small Form Factor Disk Drive Model)
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Cisco Cloupia Resource Lic - One Phy Server node bare metal CUIC-PHY-SERV-U Cisco Cloupia Resource Lic - One physical Server node CUIC-TERM Acceptance of Cisco Cloupia License Terms Cisco UCS C240 M3 High-Density Rack Server (Small Form Factor Disk Drive Model)
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VMware vCenter 5 Server Standard, 4 yr support required VMW-VC5-STD-5A VMware vCenter 5 Server Standard, 5 yr support required UCS-VMW-TERMS Acceptance of Terms, Standalone VMW License for UCS Servers Cisco UCS C240 M3 High-Density Rack Server (Small Form Factor Disk Drive Model)
Windows Svr 2008 R2 DC (1-8CPU, 25CAL), Media MSWS-12-ST2S-RM Windows Server 2012 Standard (2 CPU/2 VMs) Recovery Media MSWS-12-DC2S-RM Windows Server 2012 Datacenter(2 CPU/Unlimited VM) Rec Media Cisco UCS C240 M3 High-Density Rack Server (Small Form Factor Disk Drive Model)
SMARTnet for UCS For support of the entire Unified Computing System, Cisco offers the Cisco SMARTnet for UCS Service. This service provides expert software and hardware support to help sustain performance and high availability of the unified computing environment. Access to Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) is provided around the clock, from anywhere in the world.
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For faster parts replacement than is provided with the standard Cisco Unified Computing System warranty, Cisco offers the Cisco SMARTnet for UCS Hardware Only Service. You can choose from two levels of advanced onsite parts replacement coverage in as little as four hours. SMARTnet for UCS Hardware Only Service provides remote access any time to Cisco support professionals who can determine if a return materials authorization (RMA) is required.
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CONFIGURING the SERVER Partner Support Service for UCS provides hardware and software support, including triage support for third party software, backed by Cisco technical resources and level three support. Table Table 29 Partner Support Service for UCS Service Product ID (PID)
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With the Cisco Unified Computing Drive Retention (UCDR) Service, you can obtain a new disk drive in exchange for a faulty drive without returning the faulty drive. In exchange for a Cisco replacement drive, you provide a signed Certificate of Destruction (CoD) confirming that the drive has been removed from the system listed, is no longer in service, and has been destroyed.
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For more service and support information, see the following URL: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/services/ps2961/ps10312/Unified_Computing_Services_Overview.pdf For a complete listing of available services for Cisco Unified Computing System, see this URL: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps10312/serv_group_home.html Cisco UCS C240 M3 High-Density Rack Server (Small Form Factor Disk Drive Model)
OPTIONAL STEP - ORDER RACK(s) The optional R42610 rack is available from Cisco for the C-Series servers, including the C240 M3 SFF server. This rack is a standard 19-inch rack and can be ordered with a variety of options, as...
OPTIONAL STEP - ORDER PDU OPTIONAL STEP - ORDER PDU An optional power distribution unit (PDU) is available from Cisco for the C-Series rack servers, including theC240 M3 server. This PDU is available in a zero rack unit (RU) style (see Table 33).
Cisco Flexible Flash card slot SD2 DIMM slots on motherboard (24) Cisco Flexible Flash card slot SD1 CPUs and heatsinks (two) Internal USB 2.0 port on motherboard Cisco UCS C240 M3 High-Density Rack Server (Small Form Factor Disk Drive Model)
G, and H) are associated with CPU 2. The bank 1 (blue) DIMM slots are always located farther away from a CPU than the corresponding bank 2 or 3 (black) slots. Bank 1 slots (blue) are populated before bank 2 and 3 slots (black). Cisco UCS C240 M3 High-Density Rack Server (Small Form Factor Disk Drive Model)
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SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL Figure 8 Physical Layout of CPU DIMM Channels and Banks CPU 1 CPU 2 Cisco UCS C240 M3 High-Density Rack Server (Small Form Factor Disk Drive Model)
For optimal performance, all DIMMs in the same bank should be identical. 2. Only 1866-, 1600-, and 1333-MHz DIMMs are currently available for the C240 M3 server. Cisco UCS C240 M3 High-Density Rack Server (Small Form Factor Disk Drive Model)
CPUs that have a maximum memory frequency less than 1333 MHz support low-voltage ■ DIMMs operating in Power Saving Mode only, and do not support Performance Mode. Cisco UCS C240 M3 High-Density Rack Server (Small Form Factor Disk Drive Model)
Table 6 on page 23 — One mezzanine RAID controller from Table 7 on page 23 — One internal drive RAID controller from Table 8 on page 24 Cisco UCS C240 M3 High-Density Rack Server (Small Form Factor Disk Drive Model)
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PCIe expansion cards. You can change the default card slot for a RAID controller to a different slot by going into the BIOS and reconfiguring the option ROM (OPROM) settings. Cisco UCS C240 M3 High-Density Rack Server (Small Form Factor Disk Drive Model)
An example OPROM BIOS screen is shown in Figure Figure 9 Example BIOS Screen for OPROM Cisco UCS C240 M3 High-Density Rack Server (Small Form Factor Disk Drive Model)
4GB SLC Flash USB Drive (shorter) for all servers except C260 N20-BKVM= KVM local IO cable for UCS servers console port UCS-CPU-EP-PNP= Pick n place CPU tools for M3/EP 10/8/6/4/2 core CPUs (Green) Cisco UCS C240 M3 High-Density Rack Server (Small Form Factor Disk Drive Model)
Adding an Additional CPU (with CPU heat sink) All Cisco UCS two CPU socket-capable servers can be upgraded from having one to having two CPUs configured. You will need to order and install a heat sink when adding any additional CPU to a server.
If these instructions are not followed, the CPU may overheat and be destroyed. CAUTION: NOTE: When you purchase a spare CPU, the thermal grease with syringe applicator is included. Cisco UCS C240 M3 High-Density Rack Server (Small Form Factor Disk Drive Model)
Air baffles are designed to direct airflow through the server to maintain server temperature at a safe operating level. These baffles must always remain installed during server operation. The Air Baffle Replacement Kit includes the air baffles needed for one UCS C240 M3 server. CPU Heat Sink Cleaning Kit The cleaning kit is used to remove the existing thermal compound from the bottom of the heat sink during a CPU replacement process.
2100 lb (954 kg) (954 kg) Dynamic load capacity Not applicable Not applicable NOTE: The AC input connector is an IEC 320 C-14 15 A/250 VAC power inlet. Cisco UCS C240 M3 High-Density Rack Server (Small Form Factor Disk Drive Model)
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SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL Figure 11 Cisco R42610 Rack Front view - door closed Front view - door open Front view - door removed Cisco UCS C240 M3 High-Density Rack Server (Small Form Factor Disk Drive Model)
With a Cisco RP Series PDU in the rack, you can replace up to two dozen input power cords with just one. The fixed input cord connects to the power source from overhead or under-floor distribution. Your IT equipment is then powered by PDU outlets in the rack using short, easy-to-manage power cords.
KVM cable for server console port Figure 13 KVM Cable Connector (to server front panel) VGA connector (for a monitor) DB-9 serial connector Two-port USB 2.0 connector (for a mouse and keyboard) Cisco UCS C240 M3 High-Density Rack Server (Small Form Factor Disk Drive Model)
USB connector (on motherboard) SD2 connector (on riser 2 board) SuperCap RAID data cache power backup unit mounting locations (two, on air baffle not shown in this view) Cisco UCS C240 M3 High-Density Rack Server (Small Form Factor Disk Drive Model)
650 W (AC) power supply (see Table 43). ■ 1200 W (AC) power supply (see Table 44). ■ 930 W (DC) power supply (see Table 45). ■ Cisco UCS C240 M3 High-Density Rack Server (Small Form Factor Disk Drive Model)
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Table 43 UCS C240 M3 SFF Power Specifications 650 W AC power supply) Description Specification AC input voltage range 90 to 264 VAC (self-ranging, 180 to 264 VAC nominal) AC input frequency Range: 47 to 63 Hz (single phase, 50 to 60Hz nominal)
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Table 45 UCS C240 M3 SFF Power Specifications 930 W DC power supply) Description Specification Class RSP1 ■ Input DC input voltage range 40 to 72 VDC (self-ranging, 48 to 60 VDC nominal) ■ DC line input current (steady state) 23 A peak at 48 VDC ■...
0 to 12,192 m (0 to 40,000 ft.) Sound Power level, Measure A-weighted per ISO7779 LWAd (Bels) Operation at 73°F (23°C) Sound Pressure level, Measure A-weighted per ISO7779 LpAm (dBA) Operation at 73°F (23°C) Cisco UCS C240 M3 High-Density Rack Server (Small Form Factor Disk Drive Model)
CISPR22 Class A EN55022 Class A ICES003 Class A VCCI Class A EN61000-3-2 EN61000-3-3 KN22 Class A CNS13438 Class A EMC - Immunity EN55024 CISPR24 EN300386 KN24 Cisco UCS C240 M3 High-Density Rack Server (Small Form Factor Disk Drive Model)
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Cisco UCS C240 M3 High-Density Rack Server (Small Form Factor Disk Drive Model)
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