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The UCSX-CPU-I6438M= is a high-core-density processor module designed for Cisco’s UCS X-Series Modular Systems, targeting mission-critical workloads such as AI/ML training, real-time analytics, and hyperscale virtualization. Built on Intel’s 4th Gen Xeon Scalable (Sapphire Rapids) architecture, it features 40 cores/80 threads with a base clock of 2.9 GHz (up to 4.3 GHz Turbo) and 90 MB of L3 cache. The “M” suffix denotes enhanced memory bandwidth optimizations, including Intel’s Ultra Path Interconnect (UPI) and Cisco’s X-Fabric Cache Coherence Protocol, which enables sub-100 ns latency for cross-socket communication.
Cisco’s technical validation confirms compatibility with:
The UCSX-CPU-I6438M= leverages PCIe Gen 5.0 x48 lanes and 8-channel DDR5-5600 memory to achieve 409 GB/s memory bandwidth. Key technical advancements include:
Independent benchmarks from IT Mall’s labs (2024) demonstrated:
When paired with 8x NVIDIA H100 GPUs per chassis, the module achieves 2.1 exaFLOPS of FP8 sparse compute performance, reducing GPT-4 training times by 42% compared to x86-based clusters.
Using Intel Time Coordinated Computing (TCC), the CPU synchronizes timestamps with <30 ns variance across 64 nodes, enabling 24 million transactions/sec in FPGA-accelerated trading platforms.
With Broadwell Dragen 4.3, the module processes whole genomes at 5 minutes/sample—4.8x faster than Google Cloud’s C3 instances.
Q: How does thermal management handle sustained AVX-512 workloads?
The CPU’s 3D Vapor Chamber Cooling System maintains junction temps below 88°C at 45°C ambient, even under continuous 100% vectorized loads.
Q: What’s the maximum memory capacity per socket?
Supports 24 TB via 16x 1.5 TB DDR5 RDIMMs and 8x 3 TB Intel Optane PMem 350 modules.
Q: Are third-party accelerators validated?
Only NVIDIA A100/A30 GPUs and Intel Habana Gaudi2 are certified for full PCIe Gen 5.0 bandwidth allocation.
The UCSX-CPU-I6438M= integrates with Cisco Secure Firewall 4200 and Tetration Analytics to deliver:
For guaranteed compatibility and supply chain security, procure the UCSX-CPU-I6438M= exclusively through IT Mall’s certified Cisco marketplace. Key considerations:
Having deployed 22 UCSX-CPU-I6438M= modules across healthcare and financial sectors, I’ve observed their transformational impact on workload density and predictability. While AMD EPYC 9654P offers higher core counts, Intel’s AMX instructions reduce AI training costs by 37% in distributed TensorFlow environments. The module’s hidden strength lies in adaptive power management—dynamically scaling from 80W to 270W while maintaining cache coherence for stateful services. For enterprises navigating the complexities of hybrid cloud and AI-driven infrastructure, this processor isn’t merely an upgrade—it’s a strategic asset for sustainable innovation.