Cisco UCS X-Series vs. Supermicro Ultra

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Cisco UCS X-Series
Score 8.4 out of 10
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The Cisco UCS X-Series is a modular system designed for adaptability to simplify IT processes and enable quick innovation. The flexibility of 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
Score 10.0 out of 10
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Supermicro Ultra is the company's line of higher end rack servers.N/A
Pricing
Cisco UCS X-SeriesSupermicro Ultra
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Cisco UCS X-SeriesSupermicro Ultra
Free Trial
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Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details
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Community Pulse
Cisco UCS X-SeriesSupermicro Ultra
Top Pros

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Top Cons

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Best Alternatives
Cisco UCS X-SeriesSupermicro Ultra
Small Businesses
Dell PowerEdge R
Dell PowerEdge R
Score 8.5 out of 10
Dell PowerEdge R
Dell PowerEdge R
Score 8.5 out of 10
Medium-sized Companies
HPE ProLiant DL
HPE ProLiant DL
Score 7.5 out of 10
HPE ProLiant DL
HPE ProLiant DL
Score 7.5 out of 10
Enterprises
IBM Z
IBM Z
Score 9.3 out of 10
IBM Z
IBM Z
Score 9.3 out of 10
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User Ratings
Cisco UCS X-SeriesSupermicro Ultra
Likelihood to Recommend
8.4
(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
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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
  • Full featured Intersight
  • 1 slot, 4 socket blades.
  • OS deployment without a license
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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
  • Positive impacts for building VM based workloads
  • Great impacts for building the next genration of apps running in microservices
  • Positive impacts in management and extensibility
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Supermicro
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