Cisco UCS-CPU-I6240LC= 2.6 GHz 18-Core 150 W CPU

Keep critical server workloads moving with the Cisco UCS-CPU-I6240LC= processor. Built around an 18-core, 2.6 GHz Intel Xeon profile, it is designed for infrastructure teams that need sustained throughput rather than short-lived burst performance. The 24.75 MB cache helps reduce latency on frequently accessed data, while the 150 W thermal design power reflects the class of cooling and power planning expected in enterprise UCS deployments. This CPU fits environments where consolidation density, application responsiveness, and platform stability all matter. It is a strong match for virtualization hosts, database nodes, and mixed enterprise workloads that benefit from more cores and higher sustained compute capacity. Compared with lower-tier processors, this model is positioned for teams that want to preserve headroom under load and avoid premature bottlenecks as workloads grow. For Cisco UCS platforms, the value is in matching the processor to the job: enough core count for parallel workloads, enough cache for efficiency, and a power envelope that aligns with serious server design. It is the kind of component chosen when the cost of under-specifying compute is higher than the price difference at purchase.