Cisco UCS C4200

Review Cycle

February 2026

The Verdict

Executive Summary

The Cisco UCS C4200 Series Rack Server Chassis is designed to deliver exceptional performance in space-constrained environments. With the Cisco C125 M5 Rack Server Node, it offers a powerful solution for organizations requiring high-density computing. The chassis supports up to 4 nodes, each with 2 Intel Xeon Scalable processors, and provides a large memory capacity of up to 6TB per node. The Cisco UCS C4200 Series Rack Server Chassis is optimized for performance and simplicity, making it an ideal choice for a wide range of applications, including cloud computing, virtualization, and big data analytics. Its modular design and redundant power supplies ensure high uptime and reliability, while its compliance with international standards ensures it meets regulatory requirements across different regions. With its superior memory bandwidth, massive I/O capacity, and dedicated disk storage, the Cisco UCS C4200 Series Rack Server Chassis with Cisco UCS C125 M5 Rack Server Nodes brings more performance with less complexity, making it an attractive solution for organizations seeking to optimize their data center operations.

Introduction to Cisco UCS C4200

The Cisco UCS C4200 Series Rack Server Chassis is a high-density rack server designed to provide exceptional performance and scalability in a compact form factor. It is part of the Cisco UCS C-Series Rack Servers family, which offers a range of server nodes and chassis options to meet the diverse needs of organizations. The Cisco UCS C4200 Series Rack Server Chassis is designed to work with the Cisco C125 M5 Rack Server Node, which is a high-performance server node that supports up to 2 Intel Xeon Scalable processors and up to 6TB of memory.

Architecture and Performance

The Cisco UCS C4200 Series Rack Server Chassis has a modular design that allows for easy installation and maintenance of server nodes, power supplies, and other components. It supports up to 4 server nodes, each with 2 Intel Xeon Scalable processors, and provides a large memory capacity of up to 6TB per node. The chassis also has a high-bandwidth backplane that supports up to 4x 100GbE or 8x 50GbE connections, ensuring high-speed data transfer between nodes and to external networks.

Technical Specifications

Benchmarks and Performance Results

The Cisco UCS C4200 Series Rack Server Chassis with Cisco UCS C125 M5 Rack Server Nodes has been tested and validated to deliver exceptional performance in a variety of workloads, including cloud computing, virtualization, and big data analytics. In benchmarks such as SPECint_rate_base2006 and SPECfp_rate_base2006, the Cisco UCS C4200 Series Rack Server Chassis has demonstrated industry-leading performance and scalability.

What is the maximum number of server nodes supported by the Cisco UCS C4200 Series Rack Server Chassis?

The Cisco UCS C4200 Series Rack Server Chassis supports up to 4 server nodes.

What is the maximum memory capacity per node in the Cisco UCS C4200 Series Rack Server Chassis?

The maximum memory capacity per node is up to 6TB.

What are the networking options available for the Cisco UCS C4200 Series Rack Server Chassis?

The chassis supports up to 4x 100GbE or 8x 50GbE connections per node.

Specifications

Specification	Description
Form Factor	4U rack server chassis
Server Nodes	Up to 4 Cisco C125 M5 Rack Server Nodes
Processors	Up to 2 Intel Xeon Scalable processors per node
Memory	Up to 6TB per node
Storage	Up to 24x 2.5" or 12x 3.5" disk drives per node
Networking	Up to 4x 100GbE or 8x 50GbE connections per node
Power Supplies	Up to 2 hot-plug internal power supplies
Compliance	Meets regulatory requirements for AS/NZS, CISPR, EN, and FCC