UCS Blade CPU

[Toms F.]

Hi,

Is there any difference in which manufacturer CPU I am using in UCS blade?

For example, is there a difference in CISCO manufactured ucs-cpu-e52660E and Intel manufactured BX80660E52660V4 and can I mix them?

Both CPU's are identical only difference is manufacturer.

[Kirk J]

I'm assuming you know that Cisco does not manufacture Intel CPUs, and are just asking more about vendor PIDs and SKU compatibility.

Please see Cisco's 3rd party component policy at https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/prod_warranty09186a00800b5594.html

While under some circumstances you might be able get the UCSM to accept a processor that has the exact same underlying Intel MFG part #, you put yourself into a potential support issue, if you try to open a TAC case.

Using 3rd party components is not recommended and in most cases, not supported.

Thanks,

Kirk...