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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

    Supermicro Ultra

    Score10 out of 10
    N/ASupermicro Ultra is the company's line of higher end rack servers.N/A
    Pricing
    Cisco UCS X-SeriesSupermicro Ultra
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    Pricing Offerings
    Cisco UCS X-SeriesSupermicro Ultra
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Cisco UCS X-SeriesSupermicro Ultra
    Considered Both Products
    Cisco
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    100%
    Would buy again
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    Delivers good value for the price
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
    100%
    Happy with the feature set
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Implementation went as expected
    100%
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    Best Alternatives
    Cisco UCS X-SeriesSupermicro Ultra
    Small Businesses
    Dell PowerEdge
    Score10 out of 10
    Dell PowerEdge
    Score10 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    Dell PowerEdge
    Score10 out of 10
    Dell PowerEdge
    Score10 out of 10
    Enterprises
    IBM Power
    Score9 out of 10
    IBM Power
    Score9 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Cisco UCS X-SeriesSupermicro Ultra
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.5
    (9 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Cisco UCS X-SeriesSupermicro Ultra
    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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    Supermicro
    We have quite a bit of data that needs to be backed up - so we opted for a larger device than most small businesses/companies would likely ever need. That said, we are happy with our decision to do so. The interface within the IPMI device is easy to navigate through and get things setup. Hardware reliability is fantastic as well - as we have had no issues at all. I believe they have some smaller/lower-end devices for sale as well - but I'm not familiar with them. We're very happy with their product
    Incentivized
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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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    Supermicro
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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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    Supermicro
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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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    Supermicro
    The SuperMicro Ultra product line was brought to my attention from a reseller. I had never heard of them prior to the introduction. The reassurance I was given before we moved forward with the purchase is what made me feel a bit more sound with our decision. Unboxing and putting together took all of 10 minutes - getting it racked and booted maybe another 15 minutes. The device was fully online and operational (to be used as a backup location) in about an hour in total. Very clean design - fans are fairly quiet as well. The reliability we've had for the past three years has been fantastic. We're glad we selected this device as our primary backup location for our district
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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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    Supermicro
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