Cisco HyperFlex HX220c Edge
The Cisco HyperFlex HX220c Edge was an edge-optimized 1U hyperconverged node designed to deploy in 2, 3, or 4-node clusters without requiring dedicated Cisco UCS Fabric Interconnects. Managed directly by Cisco Intersight over standard top-of-rack 10GbE or 1GbE switches, it brought enterprise HCI to remote offices and branch retail locations.
Specifications
| Brand | Cisco |
|---|---|
| Family | HyperFlex HX |
| Form factor | 1U rack |
| Released | Nov 2018 |
| End of sale | Mar 2023 |
| End of support | Mar 2028 |
| Processor | Up to 2x Intel Xeon Scalable processors |
| Memory | Up to 24x DDR4 DIMM slots supporting up to 1.5TB |
| Storage capacity | Available in all-flash (up to 8x SSDs) and hybrid configurations |
| Hyperconverged software | Cisco HyperFlex Data Platform Edge |
| Network | Standard 10GBase-T or 1GbE top-of-rack switch connectivity (no Fabric Interconnect required) |
| Management | 100% managed via Cisco Intersight cloud SaaS |
Compatible parts
Hard drives
HX-HD12TB10K12N Cisco 1.2TB 2.5 inch 12G SAS 10K RPM HDD
HX-HD18TB10K4KN Cisco 1.8 TB 12G SAS 10K RPM SFF HDD
SSDs
HX-M2-240GB Cisco 240GB SATA M.2 SSD
HX-SD240GM1X-EV Cisco 240GB 2.5 inch Enterprise Value 6G SATA SSD (HyperFlex Release
HX-SD480G63X-EP Cisco 480GB 2.5 inch Enterprise Performance 6G SATA SSD (3X endurance)
HX-SD800GK3X-EP Cisco 800GB 2.5 inch Enterprise Performance 12G SAS SSD (3X endurance)
Memory
HX-ML-X64G4RT-H Cisco 64 GB DDR4-2933MHz LRDIMM/4Rx4 (8Gb)
HX-MR-X16G1RT-H Cisco 16 GB DDR4-2933MHz RDIMM/1Rx4 (8Gb)
HX-MR-X32G2RT-H Cisco 32GB DDR4-2933MHz RDIMM/2Rx4 (8Gb)
HX-MR-X64G2RT-H Cisco 64 GB DDR4-2933MHz RDIMM/2Rx4 (16Gb)
HX-MR-X64G2RW Cisco 64GB DDR4-3200MHz RDIMM 2Rx4 (16Gb)
Power supplies
HX-PSU1-1050W Cisco 1050W AC power supply for C-Series servers
HX-PSU1-770W Cisco 770W AC power supply for C-Series Servers
HX-PSUV2-1050DC Cisco 1050W DC power supply for C-Series servers
Rail kits
HX-RAILF-M4 Cisco Friction Rail Kit for C220 M4 rack servers
HBAs
HX-SAS-M5 Cisco 12G Modular SAS HBA (max 16 drives)
TPM modules
HX-TPM2-002 Cisco Trusted Platform Module 2.0 for UCS servers
Works together
How the Cisco HyperFlex HX220c Edge connects to servers, storage and the network: 1 way, with the parts and products on each path.
Hyperconverged cluster
Plan at least two 25GbE ports per node to two switches; all-NVMe clusters often move to 100GbE.
Adapters for the server
UCSC-O-ID10GC-D Cisco Intel X710T2LOCPV3G1L 2x10GbE RJ45 OCP 3.0 NIC
UCSC-O-ID25GF Cisco Intel XXV710DA2OCP1 2x25/10GbE OCP 2.0
UCSC-PCIE-E14102 Cisco Emulex OCe14102-FX dual-port 10 GbE FCoE CNA
UCSC-PCIE-Q8362 Cisco Qlogic QLE8362 dual-port 10 GbE FCoE CNA
Switches
Cisco Nexus 34180YC 1U fixed switch
Cisco Nexus 93240YC-FX2 1.2U fixed switch
Cisco Nexus 9336C-FX2 1U fixed switch
Cisco Nexus 9348GC-FXP 1U fixed switch
Optics
QSFP-100G-CWDM4-S Cisco 100GBASE-CWDM4 QSFP28 Optical Transceiver
QSFP-100G-LR4-S Cisco 100GBASE-LR4 QSFP28 Optical Transceiver
QSFP-100G-SR4-S Cisco 100GBASE-SR4 QSFP28 Optical Transceiver
Plan and size it
- Draw this setup in the topology planner mrplanb.com
- Add up rack power and space rack-density.com
- Hypervisor advisor: which platform fits you mrplanb.com
- VM platform Ledger: hypervisors scored mrplanb.com
- Virtualization storage Ledger: scored storage platforms mrplanb.com
Check compatibility with Cisco
Before you buy, confirm the exact configuration against the vendor's own lists: firmware levels, operating systems, adapters and optics that Cisco has tested with the Cisco HyperFlex HX220c Edge.
- Compatibility Cisco UCS Hardware Compatibility List
- Compatibility Cisco Optics-to-Device Compatibility Matrix
- Support Cisco Support and Downloads
Equivalent models from other brands
FAQ
Did HyperFlex Edge require UCS Fabric Interconnects?
No, HyperFlex Edge connected directly to standard existing top-of-rack Ethernet switches.
What witness mechanism handled 2-node Edge clusters?
Cisco Intersight acted as an invisible cloud witness for quorum negotiation in 2-node clusters.
Buying or selling HyperFlex HX220c Edge?
New, refurbished or used. Tell us the quantity and condition and we connect you with a vetted reseller in your region, usually within one working day.
Sources
- Cisco HyperFlex HX220c Edge Data Sheet, checked 2026-10-28
- Cisco HyperFlex HX-E-220M5SX Edge Node Spec Sheet, checked 2026-10-28