Infrastructure & Data Center
Cisco Infrastructure & Data Center Solutions
Cisco Infrastructure & Data Center Solutions
Cisco delivers industry-leading solutions that power enterprise-grade infrastructure and modern data centers—ensuring speed, agility, scalability, and secure connectivity for digital transformation.
Compute – Cisco UCS (Unified Computing System)
Cisco UCS combines compute, networking, and storage resources in a single integrated
architecture.
Product Types & Sizing
| Product | Description | Ideal User Size | Use Cases |
|---|---|---|---|
|
UCS B-Series Blade Servers |
High-density, energy-efficient blade servers. |
Medium to Large Enterprises (200–5000+ users) |
Virtualization, Private Cloud, VDI |
|
UCS C-Series Rack Servers |
Standalone performance-optimized rack servers |
SMBs to Enterprises (50–2000 users) |
Database hosting, AI/ML workloads, edge computing |
|
UCS X-Series Modular System |
Next-gen modular, cloud-ready infrastructure |
Mid to Large Enterprises (500–10,000+ users) |
Hybrid cloud, scalable microservices, Kubernetes |
| UCS Mini |
Compact solution with integrated fabric interconnects. |
Branch Offices / SMBs (up to 300 users) |
ROBO (Remote Office Branch Office), simplified infrastructure |
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
| Product | Description | Ideal User Size | Use Cases |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Nexus 9000 Series |
High-throughput spine & leaf switches for data center fabrics |
Large Enterprises / Cloud Providers (1000–50,000+ users) |
Leaf-Spine Architecture, ACI, automation |
|
Nexus 7000 Series |
Modular core switches for scalability & high availability. |
Enterprise Core (500–20,000 users) |
Data Center Core Layer |
|
Nexus 5000 Series |
Access/aggregation switches with FCoE support. |
Mid-Sized Enterprises (200–5000 users) |
Top-of-Rack, SAN convergence |
|
Nexus 3000 Series |
Low-latency, ultra-fast switches for high-performance computing. |
Financials / Trading (500–10,000 users) |
HPC, algorithmic trading, real-time data apps |
Storage Networking – Cisco MDS Series
Connects storage arrays and servers securely and at scale.
| Product | Description | Ideal User Size | Use Cases |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Cisco MDS 9000 Series |
High-performance Fibre Channel SAN switches. |
Large Enterprises / Data Centers (500–20,000+ users) |
SAN storage, mission-critical apps |
|
Cisco MDS Multilayer Directors |
Modular directors for high scalability. |
Enterprises / Service Providers |
Multi-tenant storage, high throughput environments |
Hyperconverged Infrastructure – Cisco HyperFlex
Combines compute, storage, and networking into a single system.
| Model | Description | Ideal Size | Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|
|
HyperFlex Edge |
For remote and branch offices. | SMBs (50–300 users) |
Lightweight infrastructure |
|
HyperFlex HX Series |
High-performance hyperconverged nodes. |
Mid to Large Enterprises (200–5000 users) |
Virtual desktops, multi-cloud environments |
Choosing the Right Solution by Company Size
| Company Size | Recommended Solutions |
|---|---|
| Small (1–100 users) | UCS Mini, C-Series Entry Models, HyperFlex Edge, Nexus 3000 |
|
Medium (100–1000 users) | UCS C-Series, B-Series, HyperFlex HX, Nexus 5000, ACI Starter |
| Large (1000+ users) |
UCS X-Series, Nexus 9000/7000, MDS 9000, ACI Full Fabric, Intersight |
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.
