Cisco Unified Computing System Overview

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Title: 

Cisco Unified Computing System Overview

Author(s): 

Daniel Eason

Target Audience: 

Technology Introduction

First Published: 

10 September 2009

Products: 

Cisco UCS

UID: 

XD10120

This paper provides insight into both UCS (Unified Computing System) and Cisco's Data Centre 3.0 strategy.

The buzz is all around Cisco’s first entry into the x86 server market.  So what’s it really all about?

Overview

UCS (Unified Computing System) is Cisco’s first entry into the x86 server market. This paper provides insight into both the Cisco Data Centre 3.0 strategy, and UCS, which is a key enabler to DC 3.0.  It discusses products within the UCS range at a component level, such as blade and rack mount server offerings, and lastly highlights some of the larger benefits that can be gained through the pairing of x86 virtualisation and UCS technology.

Key Concepts:

• Cisco Value Proposition
• Core Technical Components
• Virtualization Benefits with UCS

Useful Links:

• Author's Blog (Daniel Eason), http://www.vmlover.com