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    Cisco UCS X-Series

    Score9 out of 10
    N/AThe Cisco UCS X-Series is a modular system designed for adaptability to simplify IT processes and speed innovation. The system provides users with the right-size infrastructure for the workload and enables operations with the efficiency and predictable TCO needed.N/A
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    Cisco UCS X-Series
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    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup fee
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    Cisco UCS X-Series
    Considered Both Products
    Cisco
    Chose Cisco UCS X-Series
    Comparing to previous models of the UCS series of Cisco like the B and X series, Cisco UCS X-Series is the combination of the two, having the best of both devices. And having the intersight, that can managed the whole server in a cloud environment. Modularity from b series and …
    Incentivized
    Chose Cisco UCS X-Series
    we originally used IBM bladecenters, then migrated to Cisco UCS. Now moving to UCS x-series using intersight managed mode. We never used UCS Central or UCS Director.
    Incentivized
    Chose Cisco UCS X-Series
    Better management of the architecture made and better performance
    Incentivized
    Chose Cisco UCS X-Series
    Cisco UCSX is better for me because it is easy to deploy the configuration when u creating the service profile and it is to navigate than using the old UCSM, it is also better for gathering the create ticket for cases and also we notify the vulnerability across the network and …
    Incentivized
    Chose Cisco UCS X-Series
    There are good use cases for both technologies, and each will have its place, UCS X-Series is good when looking at additional or external Storage solutions, and scalable computing performance in a compact form factor. Cisco HX is good for incorporating Compute and Storage in …
    Incentivized
    Chose Cisco UCS X-Series
    I have not worked with similar product in our company though we have been satisfied by great services offered by Cisco UCS X-series. It has modern applications that have equips our applications with technological power to work on enterprise workloads. The cloud operated …
    Incentivized
    Chose Cisco UCS X-Series
    With the standard UCS series starting to be retired, the Cisco UCS X-Series was the logical replacement to stay in the Cisco portfolio.
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Implementation went as expected
    100%
    Implementation went as expected
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    Cisco UCS X-Series
    Small Businesses
    Dell PowerEdge
    Score10 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    Dell PowerEdge
    Score10 out of 10
    Enterprises
    IBM Power
    Score9 out of 10
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    Cisco UCS X-Series
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.5
    (9 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Cisco UCS X-Series
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Cisco
    I have experienced great services from this platform in both cloud and on-premise. It has streamlined technology in all our cloud servers providing operational centre for any kind of data. It has enhanced effective networking program that controls workflows in the entire organization. The modular system gives predictive insights that helps us to prepare for future and avoid any risks that can lead to drawback.
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    Pros
    Cisco
    • Cisco Provide the Centralized management to collect all information.
    • Easy User Interface to use and execute the daily routine operation.
    • Performance and stability are much better.
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    Cons
    Cisco
    • Config on the hardware specification of each server. E.g. bios, cpu power etc.
    • FI edit of configuration can't be done
    • Minimum # of psu
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    Alternatives Considered
    Cisco
    There are good use cases for both technologies, and each will have its place, UCS X-Series is good when looking at additional or external Storage solutions, and scalable computing performance in a compact form factor. Cisco HX is good for incorporating Compute and Storage in single ease of use form factor.
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    Return on Investment
    Cisco
    • Reduced the amount of C-series required and reduced the number of switches as a result.
    • Reduced the required amount of rack space
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