Cisco UCS C220 M5 SFF 10 HD Rack Server | Enterprise 1U, PCIe — CON-ETSOE-20M5SXCH

Deploy storage-dense services in a chassis designed for high utilization and straightforward rack integration. Cisco UCS C220 M5 gives infrastructure teams a 1U platform with 10 small-form-factor drive bays, PCIe expansion, and the flexibility to configure CPU, memory, drives, and power to match the workload rather than overbuying capacity. This SKU is positioned as a build-to-order server foundation, making it well suited for environments that want to align hardware spend with exact deployment requirements. That matters when you are standardizing on a repeatable rack architecture for virtualization hosts, application tiers, or storage-aware services where density and serviceability both matter. For procurement teams, the value is in the chassis choice: a proven Cisco rack server platform that supports enterprise deployment patterns without forcing a fixed configuration. For architects, the benefit is control over the final system design, from processor selection to memory population and storage layout. For operations, the 1U footprint helps preserve rack space while still leaving room for expansion through PCIe. Use this platform when you need a compact server base that can be tailored to the workload, the rack, and the lifecycle plan. Ideal For Virtualization host deployments in space-constrained racks Application server builds requiring local SSD density Standardized enterprise rack refresh programs General-purpose compute nodes with PCIe expansion needs Why This Product 1 1U chassis preserves rack space versus larger servers 2 10 SFF bays provide denser local storage options 3 PCIe expansion supports add-in cards for workload-specific needs 4 Build-to-order format avoids paying for fixed hardware you do not need