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Cisco Rack Servers

Cisco Rack Servers are enterprise-grade, designed for data centres and server rooms. They have a flexible management structure that scales from a single standalone unit to thousands of servers managed as one unified system. Our expert team are happy to look into configure-to-order Cisco rack servers to match your exact requirements, too.

At ITinStock, we stock a comprehensive range of refurbished Cisco rack servers, including the Cisco UCS C-Series, spanning generations from M4 through to M7. Browse our selection below or contact us for help finding the right server in the best possible configuration.

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Benefits of Cisco UCS Rack Servers

Cisco UCS Rack Servers are designed for businesses that need reliable, high-density performance in a structured server room or data centre environment. Whether you’re running virtualised workloads, large databases, collaboration platforms, cloud infrastructure, or data-intensive enterprise applications, Cisco UCS C-Series rack servers are built to handle it.

One strength of the Cisco UCS C-Series is that it can operate as a fully independent standalone rack server as well as an integrated node within a Cisco UCS fabric-interconnected structure. In standalone mode, each C-Series server is managed individually via CIMC or Intersight, making it straightforward to deploy in smaller environments without additional infrastructure. In a fabric-interconnected environment using Cisco UCS Manager or Intersight Managed Mode, multiple C-Series rack servers can be managed collectively with centralised policy-based provisioning, unified firmware updates, and the ability to define server configurations as reusable Service Profiles. This dual-mode flexibility makes Cisco UCS C-Series servers a particularly future-proof investment.

The UCS C-Series is incredibly broad. The C220 is a 1U dual-socket rack server with a strong general-purpose for virtualisation, databases, and enterprise applications. The C240 offers a 2U form factor with much greater storage expandability of up to 28 SAS/SATA/NVMe drives. The C480 provides four-socket performance in a 4U chassis for the most demanding in-memory and mission-critical workloads.

Why Choose Refurbished Cisco Rack Servers from ITinStock?

We stock a wide range of refurbished Cisco Rack Servers at ITinStock, and we’re happy to discuss bespoke configurations with additional or alternative components to match your exact requirements. Every server then undergoes rigorous testing to ensure it operates like new before it leaves us. We work with our courier partners to arrange fast delivery to the UK and worldwide. Our expert support team are on hand to assist with any requirements, from pre-purchase advice through to post-delivery support.

Complement Your Setup

Maximise your Cisco Rack Server with these complementary IT components:

  • Racking Structure Cisco-compatible rack cabinets, rail kits, PDUs, and blanking panels for a complete, well-organised data centre solution.
  • SSDs We provide a wide range of SAS, SATA, and NVMe SSDs, compatible with Cisco UCS rack servers no matter your storage performance or capacity requirements.
  • Memory (RAM) We stock compatible DDR4 and DDR5 ECC RDIMM and LRDIMM modules to maximise the memory capacity of your Cisco UCS rack server for virtualisation, large databases, and high-throughput workloads.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Cisco rack server models does ITinStock have available?
We stock a broad selection of refurbished Cisco UCS C-Series rack servers spanning multiple generations. This includes the 1U dual-socket C220 in M4, M5, and M6 variants, the 2U storage-dense C240 in M4, M5, and M6 variants, and the four-socket C480 M5 for the most demanding enterprise workloads. We also stock select AMD-based M6 models including the C225 and C245 where available. Stock levels vary, so please contact our team for current availability or to discuss a specific model or configuration.

What is Cisco CIMC and do refurbished rack servers include it?
CIMC (Cisco Integrated Management Controller) is Cisco’s embedded baseboard management controller, built into every UCS C-Series rack server. It runs independently of the host OS, meaning administrators can remotely monitor hardware health, access a KVM-over-IP console, manage power states, update firmware, and run diagnostics even when the server is completely powered off or unresponsive. CIMC supports the Redfish API for modern scriptable management, a browser-based web interface, and a dedicated out-of-band management port. All Cisco UCS C-Series rack servers from M4 onwards include CIMC as standard. We can advise on firmware versions and management compatibility when you contact our team.

Can Cisco UCS C-Series rack servers be used in a standalone environment?
Yes! All Cisco UCS C-Series rack servers fully support standalone operation, managed independently via CIMC or Cisco Intersight, without requiring any Cisco fabric interconnects or UCS Manager infrastructure. This makes them a practical and cost-effective choice for organisations that want enterprise-grade server hardware without committing to the full UCS fabric ecosystem. Should a business later choose to integrate its servers into a fabric-interconnected UCS environment, C-Series servers can be connected to Cisco Fabric Interconnects and managed collectively via Intersight Managed Mode, protecting the original server investment. This standalone-to-fabric upgrade path is a key differentiator of the Cisco UCS platform.

How do refurbished Cisco UCS Rack Servers differ from new ones?
Refurbished Cisco UCS Rack Servers are pre-owned units that have been inspected, cleaned, tested, and verified to be in full working order before resale. At ITinStock, every server undergoes rigorous testing to ensure it works like new. The key differences from new units are the lower price and maybe some cosmetic wear on the chassis. Our well-refurbished Cisco UCS rack servers deliver the same enterprise-grade performance as new, with access to the same hardware capabilities including CIMC remote management, Intersight compatibility, Redfish API support, and Cisco’s UCS service profile architecture.

Find Your Ideal Cisco Rack Server Today

Browse our complete range of refurbished Cisco UCS Rack Servers, or contact our team for expert advice on selecting the right model and configuration for your business.

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