HCI-CPU-A9124 - AMD EPYC 9124 16-Core 3.0GHz CPU | Cisco
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HCI-CPU-A9124 개요
A server processor, or CPU, is the central execution engine of a data center compute node, sitting at the top of the compute hierarchy: microprocessor -> server processor -> compute node -> hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) appliance. In an HCI system, the CPU handles virtualization overhead, distributed storage services, and network virtualization simultaneously, so per-core throughput and memory bandwidth are the dominant selection criteria.
The AMD EPYC 9124 belongs to AMD's 4th-generation EPYC 9004 Series (codename Genoa), built on the Zen 4 architecture using a chiplet design: up to twelve 5 nm core-complex dies (CCDs) around a 6 nm I/O die on the SP5 socket. Key differentiators of the 9124 include its high 3.00 GHz base frequency for a 16-core SKU, 64 MB L3 cache for low-latency data access, DDR5-4800 memory channels delivering substantially higher bandwidth than the prior DDR4 generation, and a 200 W cTDP suited to dense 1U/2U HCI nodes.
In HyperFlex and UCS deployments, this CPU serves virtualization clusters (VMware vSphere, Hyper-V), software-defined storage nodes, and general-purpose enterprise workloads where 16 high-frequency cores balance license cost against performance.
Design consideration: verify thermal solution and BIOS support - Cisco-branded CPU kits are validated per-server, so confirm platform compatibility in the Cisco UCS Hardware Compatibility List before purchase.
This page synthesizes distributor listings, OEM SKU cross-references, and platform compatibility data not found on the AMD product page alone, including drop-in Cisco SKU alternatives for the same EPYC 9124 silicon.
드롭인 대체품: HCI-CPU-A9124 — 동일 패키지, 핀 호환. PCB 재작업이 필요한 다른 패키지 부품은 제외됩니다.
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HCIX-CPU-A9124
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UCS-CPU-A9124
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UCSX-CPU-A9124
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EPYC 9124
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HPE EPYC 9124 kit
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HCI-CPU-A9124 사양 (제조사 공개)
| Processor | AMD EPYC 9124 |
| Core Count | 16 |
| Base Clock | 3.00 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 64 MB |
| Socket | Socket SP5 (LGA-6096) |
| TDP | 200 W |
| Memory Support | DDR5-4800 |
| Architecture | AMD Zen 4 (EPYC 9004 Series) |
| OEM Target Platform | Cisco HyperFlex / UCS M8 generation |
| Product Type | OEM CPU upgrade kit |
| 패키지 | Socket SP5 LGA |
HCI-CPU-A9124 인터페이스 및 커넥터
HCI-CPU-A9124에 대해 제조사에서 공개한 인터페이스 목록이 없습니다. 커넥터 및 헤더 세부 정보는 제조사 문서를 참조하십시오.
다음을 참조하십시오: 제조사 문서 전체 확장 헤더 핀아웃 및 커넥터 핀 번호는 다음을 참조하십시오.
일반적인 애플리케이션
HCI-CPU-A9124 적합 용도: 6 애플리케이션s: Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI) Nodes, Virtualization Clusters (VMware vSphere), Software-Defined Storage (SDS) Nodes, Enterprise Database Servers, Private Cloud and VDI Infrastructure, Edge and Branch Data Center Compute.
Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI) Nodes
The HCI-CPU-A9124 is purpose-built for Cisco HyperFlex HCI appliances, where a single CPU must run hypervisor, virtual desktop workloads, and software-defined storage services concurrently. Its 16 Zen 4 cores at a 3.00 GHz base clock deliver the per-core frequency that hypervisor schedulers and storage I/O threads need, while the 64 MB L3 cache reduces latency for metadata-heavy distributed storage operations. The 200 W TDP fits validated Cisco HCI 1U/2U thermal envelopes without derating. In deployment, the processor pairs with DDR5-4800 RDIMMs, whose doubled bandwidth over DDR4 absorbs the read-modify-write overhead of erasure-coded storage pools, sustaining consistent VM density as the cluster scales.
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Virtualization Clusters (VMware vSphere)
For VMware vSphere and similar hypervisor clusters, the HCI-CPU-A9124 offers a strong balance of core count and clock speed. Sixteen Zen 4 cores at 3.00 GHz provide high single-thread performance for vCenter, databases, and latency-sensitive VMs, while per-core licensing models make 16-core SKUs cost-efficient compared to 32/64-core parts. The chiplet-based EPYC 9004 platform supports DDR5-4800 across multiple channels, feeding memory bandwidth to consolidated workloads. Placed in validated Cisco UCS/HCI nodes, the 200 W TDP keeps node power density within standard enterprise cooling limits, and Zen 4's IPC uplift over Zen 3 yields roughly equivalent throughput at lower core counts, reducing license and power costs per VM.
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Software-Defined Storage (SDS) Nodes
Software-defined storage platforms (vSAN, Ceph, StorageSpaces) benefit directly from the HCI-CPU-A9124's 64 MB L3 cache and high base frequency. Storage services are frequently single-thread bound in checksum, compression, and replication paths, so the 3.00 GHz Zen 4 cores outperform lower-clock high-core-count SKUs in these hot paths. The 16-core count leaves headroom for data services (deduplication, encryption) alongside VM workloads. With DDR5-4800 memory, write-coalescing buffers and metadata caches operate at higher bandwidth, reducing acknowledgement latency for synchronous replication. The validated Cisco kit simplifies deployment in HyperFlex storage-pool configurations where platform support requires OEM-branded CPU SKUs.
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Enterprise Database Servers
Mid-size OLTP and analytics databases fit well on the HCI-CPU-A9124. The 3.00 GHz base clock accelerates single-query threads and lock management, while the 64 MB L3 cache keeps hot index pages close to cores, cutting memory round-trips in transactional workloads. DDR5-4800 support supplies the bandwidth large buffer pools require; per AMD's EPYC 9004 platform, the SP5 socket scales to 12 memory channels on full implementations, though channel count per Cisco platform varies by server model. At 200 W TDP the processor sustains all-core turbo-class throughput within standard 2U thermal budgets, and the Cisco-validated kit preserves firmware and service-chain support for database appliances built on UCS hardware.
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Private Cloud and VDI Infrastructure
Virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) and private cloud nodes demand consistent per-user performance under bursty login storms. The HCI-CPU-A9124's 16 high-frequency cores handle vGPU scheduling agents, profile management, and connection brokers alongside desktop VMs, and Zen 4's IPC plus 3.00 GHz base clock prevents the clock-throttling behavior seen on low-base-clock high-core parts during boot storms. The 200 W TDP allows dense multi-node deployment in Cisco UCS chassis with predictable cooling. DDR5-4800 bandwidth supports memory-overcommit ratios common in VDI deployments. Using the Cisco-validated SKU maintains HyperFlex/UCS support eligibility, important for enterprise SLAs on user-facing desktop infrastructure.
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Edge and Branch Data Center Compute
Edge data centers and branch micro-datacenters favor the HCI-CPU-A9124 because a 16-core, 200 W EPYC 9124 provides server-class virtualization capability within compact, thermally constrained enclosures. The high 3.00 GHz base clock ensures consistent response for edge applications - caching, security inspection, local analytics - without the deep turbo dependence that suffers in high-ambient-temperature sites. Single-socket designs built on this CPU halve silicon cost and idle power versus dual-socket nodes while retaining DDR5-4800 bandwidth and PCIe 5.0-class I/O for NICs and NVMe accelerators. Cisco HCI validation makes it straightforward to replicate identical nodes across distributed branch sites under one support model.
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엔지니어링 참조 데이터: HCI-CPU-A9124 — 비교, 설계 지침 및 규정 준수 정보.
선택 가이드
대체품과의 비교
| 파라미터 | 이 제품 | HCIX-CPU-A9124 | UCS-CPU-A9124 | UCSX-CPU-A9124 | EPYC 9124 (retail/tray) | HPE EPYC 9124 kit |
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| Package | Socket SP5 (LGA-6096) | Socket SP5 (LGA-6096) - same | Socket SP5 (LGA-6096) - same | Socket SP5 (LGA-6096) - same | Socket SP5 (LGA-6096) - same | Socket SP5 (LGA-6096) - same |
| Brand | Cisco (OEM kit of AMD silicon) | Cisco | Cisco | Cisco | AMD | HPE |
| Core Count | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Base Clock | 3.00 GHz | 3.00 GHz | 3.00 GHz | 3.00 GHz | 3.00 GHz | 3.00 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 64 MB | 64 MB | 64 MB | 64 MB | 64 MB | 64 MB |
| TDP | 200 W | 200 W | 200 W | 200 W | 200 W | 200 W |
| Memory Support | DDR5-4800 | DDR5-4800 | DDR5-4800 | DDR5-4800 | DDR5-4800 | DDR5-4800 |
| Validated Platform | Cisco HyperFlex HCI | Cisco HyperFlex appliance | Cisco UCS C245 M8 | Cisco UCSX 215C M8 | Any SP5 platform (no OEM validation) | HPE ProLiant / Cray XD2X5v |
주요 차별점
- High base frequency for its core count (vs Lower-clock EPYC 9004 SKUs (e.g., EPYC 9224-class parts))
- OEM validation and support integration (vs EPYC 9124 (retail/tray))
- Trade-off: 16-core ceiling (vs Higher-core EPYC 9354/9454 SKUs)
설계 노트
Always select the Cisco SKU matching your chassis: HCI-CPU-A9124 (HyperFlex), UCS-CPU-A9124 (C245 M8), or UCSX-CPU-A9124 (UCSX 215C M8). The silicon is identical, but Cisco support and firmware validation are per-platform; installing a mismatched OEM SKU or bare AMD part can complicate RMA and BIOS microcode support. Check the Cisco UCS HCL (updated regularly; database verified October 2026) for the minimum BIOS/firmware release supporting EPYC 9124 before ordering.
The EPYC 9124 is rated at 200 W TDP. Verify the heatsink and fan profile in your Cisco node are qualified for 200 W continuous dissipation at expected inlet temperature (typically up to 45 C for server chassis). Estimated: in a 2U node with 40 C inlet, a heatsink thermal resistance of about 0.15 C/W yields roughly a 30 C junction rise over ambient plus die-to-lid delta, which is within AMD SP5 limits - but never reuse heatsinks rated for lower-TDP prior-generation CPUs.
DDR5-4800 operation requires populating memory in the platform's validated RDIMM list with correct channel interleaving. Populate channels symmetrically to reach rated bandwidth; asymmetric population may downclock the bus below 4800 MT/s. Confirm the server PSU and VRM budget account for 200 W per CPU plus DRAM and PCIe add-in cards when consolidating nodes in chassis with shared power domains.
규정 준수 정보
Compliance data not published in the provided sources; server processors typically comply with RoHS/REACH via AMD corporate declarations, but this must be verified from AMD/Cisco compliance documentation.