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Compute – Cisco UCS (Unified Computing System)

 

Cisco UCS combines compute, networking, and storage resources in a single integrated
architecture.

Product Types & Sizing

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Blade Servers” text_align1=”center” css_class1=”bold” text2=”High-density,
energy-efficient blade
servers.” text_align2=”center” text3=”Medium to Large
Enterprises
(200–5000+ users)” text_align3=”center” text4=”Virtualization, Private
Cloud, VDI” text_align4=”center” _builder_version=”4.9.3″ _module_preset=”default”][/tfdt_module_row][tfdt_module_row text1=”UCS C-Series
Rack Servers” text_align1=”center” css_class1=”bold” text2=”Standalone
performance-optimized
rack servers” text_align2=”center” text3=”SMBs to Enterprises
(50–2000 users)” text_align3=”center” text4=”Database hosting, AI/ML
workloads, edge computing” text_align4=”center” _builder_version=”4.9.3″ _module_preset=”default”][/tfdt_module_row][tfdt_module_row text1=”UCS X-Series
Modular
System” text_align1=”center” css_class1=”bold” text2=”Next-gen modular,
cloud-ready
infrastructure” text_align2=”center” text3=”Mid to Large
Enterprises
(500–10,000+ users)” text_align3=”center” text4=”Hybrid cloud, scalable
microservices, Kubernetes” text_align4=”center” _builder_version=”4.9.3″ _module_preset=”default”][/tfdt_module_row][tfdt_module_row text1=”UCS Mini” text_align1=”center” css_class1=”bold” text2=”Compact solution with
integrated fabric
interconnects.” text_align2=”center” text3=”Branch Offices /
SMBs (up to 300
users)” text_align3=”center” text4=”ROBO (Remote Office
Branch Office), simplified
infrastructure” text_align4=”center” _builder_version=”4.9.3″ _module_preset=”default”][/tfdt_module_row][/tfdt_module]

 

Purpose:

A powerful and efficient virtualization platform optimized for virtual app and desktop delivery.

Key Features:

● High-performance GPU virtualization
● Dynamic workload balancing
● Live VM migration
● Advanced memory optimization

 

Networking – Cisco Nexus Series (Data Center Switches)

Cisco Nexus switches offer high-performance, low-latency networking for mission-critical

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9000
Series” text_align1=”center” css_class1=”bold” text2=”High-throughput spine & leaf
switches for data center fabrics” text_align2=”center” text3=”Large Enterprises /
Cloud Providers
(1000–50,000+ users)” text_align3=”center” text4=”Leaf-Spine
Architecture, ACI,
automation” text_align4=”center” _builder_version=”4.9.3″ _module_preset=”default”][/tfdt_module_row][tfdt_module_row text1=”Nexus
7000
Series” text_align1=”center” css_class1=”bold” text2=”Modular core switches for
scalability & high availability.” text_align2=”center” text3=”Enterprise Core
(500–20,000 users)” text_align3=”center” text4=”Data Center Core
Layer” text_align4=”center” _builder_version=”4.9.3″ _module_preset=”default”][/tfdt_module_row][tfdt_module_row text1=”Nexus
5000
Series” text_align1=”center” css_class1=”bold” text2=”Access/aggregation switches
with FCoE support.” text_align2=”center” text3=”Mid-Sized Enterprises
(200–5000 users)” text_align3=”center” text4=”Top-of-Rack, SAN
convergence” text_align4=”center” _builder_version=”4.9.3″ _module_preset=”default”][/tfdt_module_row][tfdt_module_row text1=”Nexus
3000
Series” text_align1=”center” css_class1=”bold” text2=”Low-latency, ultra-fast switches
for high-performance
computing.” text_align2=”center” text3=”Financials / Trading
(500–10,000 users)” text_align3=”center” text4=”HPC, algorithmic
trading, real-time
data apps” text_align4=”center” _builder_version=”4.9.3″ _module_preset=”default”][/tfdt_module_row][/tfdt_module]

Storage Networking – Cisco MDS Series

Connects storage arrays and servers securely and at scale.

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Series” text_align1=”center” css_class1=”bold” text2=”High-performance
Fibre Channel SAN
switches.” text_align2=”center” text3=”Large Enterprises /
Data Centers
(500–20,000+ users)” text_align3=”center” text4=”SAN storage,
mission-critical apps” text_align4=”center” _builder_version=”4.9.3″ _module_preset=”default”][/tfdt_module_row][tfdt_module_row text1=”Cisco MDS
Multilayer
Directors” text_align1=”center” css_class1=”bold” text2=”Modular directors for
high scalability.” text_align2=”center” text3=”Enterprises / Service
Providers” text_align3=”center” text4=”Multi-tenant storage,
high throughput
environments” text_align4=”center” _builder_version=”4.9.3″ _module_preset=”default”][/tfdt_module_row][/tfdt_module]

 Hyperconverged Infrastructure – Cisco HyperFlex

Combines compute, storage, and networking into a single system.

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Edge” text_align1=”center” css_class1=”bold” text2=”For remote and branch
offices.” text_align2=”center” text3=”SMBs (50–300 users) ” text_align3=”center” text4=”Lightweight
infrastructure” text_align4=”center” _builder_version=”4.9.3″ _module_preset=”default”][/tfdt_module_row][tfdt_module_row text1=”HyperFlex HX
Series” text_align1=”center” css_class1=”bold” text2=”High-performance
hyperconverged nodes.” text_align2=”center” text3=”Mid to Large
Enterprises (200–5000
users)” text_align3=”center” text4=”Virtual desktops,
multi-cloud
environments” text_align4=”center” _builder_version=”4.9.3″ _module_preset=”default”][/tfdt_module_row][/tfdt_module]

Choosing the Right Solution by Company Size

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users)” text_align1=”center” css_class1=”bold” text2=”UCS C-Series, B-Series, HyperFlex HX, Nexus 5000, ACI Starter” text_align2=”center” text_align3=”center” text_align4=”center” _builder_version=”4.9.3″ _module_preset=”default”][/tfdt_module_row][tfdt_module_row text1=”Large (1000+ users) ” text_align1=”center” css_class1=”bold” text2=”UCS X-Series, Nexus 9000/7000, MDS 9000, ACI Full Fabric,
Intersight” text_align2=”center” text_align3=”center” text_align4=”center” _builder_version=”4.9.3″ _module_preset=”default”][/tfdt_module_row][/tfdt_module]

Software-Defined Infrastructure

Cisco ACI (Application Centric Infrastructure)
● Automates network provisioning, policy enforcement, and application scaling.
● Ideal for organizations seeking agility and centralized control over hybrid environments.
Best For: Mid to Large Enterprises using VMware, Kubernetes, or hybrid cloud.

 

Management & Orchestration

● Cisco Intersight: Cloud-based management platform for all UCS and HyperFlex
environments.
● Cisco DCNM (Data Center Network Manager): Simplifies fabric automation and
monitoring for Nexus switches.

Why Choose APC for Infrastructure & Data Centers

High Performance and Reliability: Industry-leading hardware and software ensure maximum uptime and efficiency.

Scalability: Flexible architectures that grow with your business needs.

Advanced Security: Built-in security features protect your infrastructure against evolving threats.

Simplified Management: Centralized, intelligent tools like Cisco Intersight™ streamline operations and reduce complexity.

Innovation and Support: Continuous innovation backed by world-class technical support and a vast partner ecosystem.

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