Cisco UCS C890 M5 Rack Server
The Cisco UCS C890 M5 Rack Server is a powerful eight-socket, 7RU enterprise solution engineered for organizations running mission-critical workloads that demand exceptional reliability and intensive compute performance. Built on the Cisco UCS C-Series platform, this 8-socket server delivers the scalability and processing power needed for demanding applications like SAP HANA TDI, real-time analytics, and large-scale data processing. With support for up to eight 2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable Platinum processors and 96 DIMM slots, the C890 M5 enables massive memory configurations—combining DRAM with Intel Optane persistent memory for tens of terabytes of capacity. Organizations choose this platform for its proven reliability, exceptional performance density, and seamless integration into existing Cisco UCS infrastructure.
Key Features
- Eight-socket architecture supporting 2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable Platinum processors
- 96 DIMM slots for extreme memory scalability and performance
- Support for DRAM and Intel Optane persistent memory combinations
- 7RU form factor optimized for high-density data center deployments
- Mission-critical reliability and redundancy for enterprise workloads
- Integrated Cisco UCS management for simplified administration
- Optimized for SAP HANA TDI and data-intensive applications
- Exceptional compute density for virtualization and cloud infrastructure
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Manufacturer |
Cisco Systems |
| Part Number |
C890-M5-BBURC |
| Product Series |
Cisco UCS C-Series |
| Form Factor |
7RU Rack Server |
| Processor Sockets |
8 sockets |
| Supported Processors |
2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable Platinum |
| Memory Slots |
96 DIMM slots |
| Memory Configuration |
DRAM and Intel Optane persistent memory |
| Maximum Memory Capacity |
Tens of terabytes |
| Primary Use Cases |
SAP HANA TDI, data analytics, enterprise workloads |
Frequently Asked Questions
What workloads is the Cisco UCS C890 M5 best suited for?
The C890 M5 excels in mission-critical, data-intensive environments including SAP HANA TDI deployments, real-time analytics platforms, high-performance computing clusters, and large-scale virtualization infrastructure. Its eight-socket design and massive memory capacity make it ideal for applications requiring extreme processing power and memory bandwidth.
How much memory can the Cisco UCS C890 M5 support?
With 96 DIMM slots and support for both DRAM and Intel Optane persistent memory, the C890 M5 can be configured with tens of terabytes of total memory capacity, enabling organizations to run memory-intensive workloads without performance bottlenecks.
Is the Cisco UCS C890 M5 suitable for enterprise data centers?
Yes. The eight-socket server is specifically designed for enterprise environments requiring high reliability, redundancy, and integration with Cisco UCS management infrastructure. Its 7RU form factor and proven reliability make it an excellent choice for mission-critical data center deployments.
What processors does the Cisco UCS C890 M5 support?
The C890 M5 supports up to eight 2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable Platinum processors, delivering exceptional multi-threaded performance and scalability for demanding enterprise applications and workloads.
