Cisco UCSX-CPU-I6542Y Intel 2.9 GHz 24-Core 250 W | Server CPU, DDR5 — UCSX-CPU-I6542Y

Keep compute-heavy infrastructure moving with the Cisco UCSX-CPU-I6542Y processor. Built around Intel architecture, it delivers 24 cores at 2.9 GHz with 60 MB of cache and a 250 W power envelope for workloads that need consistent throughput rather than burst-only performance. This CPU is designed for Cisco UCS environments where consolidation density, predictable latency, and sustained multi-threaded execution matter. DDR5 5,200 MT/s support helps feed the core count with higher memory bandwidth, making it a strong fit for virtualization hosts, in-memory applications, and mixed enterprise services that cannot afford bottlenecks. For teams standardizing on Cisco infrastructure, this processor supports a higher-performance tier without changing the operational model of the platform. It is the kind of component that justifies its place in the stack by extending headroom for growth, reducing contention during peak periods, and helping preserve service quality as workloads scale. Ideal For Virtualization hosts running multiple production workloads Database and analytics nodes requiring sustained multi-core throughput Cisco UCS X-Series compute expansion for enterprise data centers High-density application servers with memory bandwidth demands Why This Product 1 24 cores for heavier parallel workloads than lower-core alternatives 2 60 MB cache for better responsiveness in cache-sensitive tasks 3 DDR5 5,200 MT/s support for higher memory bandwidth 4 250 W design for sustained enterprise-class compute density