N20-C6508 Cisco UCS 5108 Blade Server AC Chassis/0 PSU/8 fans/0 fabric extender
Cisco N20-C6508 UCS 5108 Blade Server AC Chassis with 8 Fans and No PSU or Fabric Extender
Enterprise Cisco UCS 5108 Blade Server AC Chassis for Scalable Unified Computing and Data Center Infrastructure
The Cisco N20-C6508 UCS 5108 Blade Server AC Chassis is a high-density modular chassis designed for Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) environments and enterprise data centers. It supports up to 8 Cisco UCS B-Series blade servers and provides an integrated platform for compute, networking, and storage connectivity. The chassis features 8 hot-swappable fan modules, modular power infrastructure, Fabric Extender support, and a high-throughput backplane, making it well suited for virtualization, private cloud, VDI, and server consolidation.
Designed for centralized infrastructure management, the Cisco N20-C6508 integrates with Cisco UCS Manager, Fabric Interconnects, and supported Fabric Extenders to provide unified administration of servers, networking, storage connectivity, firmware, and policies. Its unified fabric architecture supports Ethernet and Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE), while redundant cooling and configurable AC power options help support high availability in demanding data center environments.
The Cisco N20-C6508 is an ideal solution for enterprise data centers, private cloud deployments, virtualization platforms, VDI infrastructure, high-density server consolidation, and mission-critical applications. Its scalable blade architecture enables organizations to expand compute capacity while maintaining centralized management, efficient rack utilization, and resilient data center operations.
Product Specifications - Cisco N20-C6508 UCS 5108 Blade Server AC Chassis
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| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Cisco N20-C6508 UCS 5108 Blade Server AC Chassis |
| Manufacturer | Cisco Systems |
| Part Number | N20-C6508 |
| Product Type | Cisco UCS 5108 Blade Server AC Chassis |
| Chassis Series | Cisco UCS 5100 Series |
| Blade Capacity | Up to 8 Cisco UCS B-Series Blade Servers |
| Blade Slots | 8 Half-Width Blade Server Slots |
| Chassis Architecture | Modular Blade Server Chassis |
| Fabric Extender Support | Cisco UCS 2104XP / 2204XP / 2208XP Fabric Extenders, Configuration Dependent |
| Fabric Connectivity | Integrated Fabric Extender Architecture |
| Fabric Extender Slots | 2 Fabric Extender Bays |
| Fabric Interconnect Compatibility | Cisco UCS 6100, 6200 and compatible Fabric Interconnects |
| Management | Cisco UCS Manager |
| Backplane | High-Throughput Chassis Backplane |
| Chassis Bandwidth | Up to 1.2 Tbps Aggregate Backplane Bandwidth, Configuration Dependent |
| Cooling | 8 × Hot-Swappable Fan Modules |
| Fan Redundancy | N+1 Cooling Redundancy |
| Power Supply Bays | 4 Power Supply Bays |
| Power Supplies Included | None |
| Power Supply Type | AC Hot-Swappable Power Supplies |
| Power Redundancy | N+1 or N+N, Configuration Dependent |
| Power Input | AC |
| Power Supply Capacity | Supports up to 4 × 2500W AC Power Supplies, Configuration Dependent |
| Server Connectivity | Fabric Extender-Based Unified Fabric |
| Network Connectivity | Ethernet and Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE), Configuration Dependent |
| Storage Connectivity | Unified Fabric / FCoE Support |
| Management Platform | Cisco UCS Manager |
| Virtualization Support | Supported |
| Unified Fabric | Supported |
| High Availability | Redundant Power, Cooling and Fabric Connectivity |
| Hot-Swappable Components | Fans and Power Supplies |
| Form Factor | 6RU Rack-Mountable Blade Chassis |
| Rack Height | 6 Rack Units (6RU) |
| Installation | Standard Data Center Rack |
| Architecture | Cisco Unified Computing System |
| Deployment | Enterprise Data Centers, Private Cloud and Virtualized Infrastructure |
| Application | Blade Server Hosting, Server Consolidation and Unified Computing |
| Configuration | AC Chassis; No Power Supplies or Fabric Extenders Installed |
| Condition | Refurbished |
| Use Cases | Enterprise Data Centers, Private Cloud, Virtualization, VDI, Server Consolidation, Mission-Critical Applications |
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FAQs
Q1. What is the Cisco N20-C6508?
The Cisco N20-C6508 is a Cisco UCS 5108 Blade Server AC Chassis that provides the physical infrastructure for hosting Cisco UCS B-Series blade servers in enterprise and cloud data center environments.
Q2. Who should buy the Cisco N20-C6508?
The Cisco N20-C6508 is ideal for enterprises, cloud service providers, government organizations, educational institutions, and IT teams deploying scalable Cisco UCS blade server infrastructures.
Q3. Is a refurbished Cisco N20-C6508 worth buying?
Yes. A professionally refurbished Cisco N20-C6508 offers enterprise-grade reliability and scalability at a significantly lower cost, making it an excellent option for expanding or upgrading Cisco UCS environments.
Q4. How many blade servers does the Cisco N20-C6508 support?
The chassis supports up to eight half-width Cisco UCS B-Series blade servers or a combination of half-width and full-width blade configurations, depending on deployment requirements.
Q5. Does the Cisco N20-C6508 include power supplies or fabric extenders?
No. This configuration includes the AC chassis with eight cooling fans but does not include power supplies or fabric extenders, allowing organizations to configure the chassis according to their infrastructure requirements.
