Cisco Unified Computing System Adapters (UCS VICs)

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Cisco Unified Computing System Adapters (UCS VICs)
Score 9.8 out of 10
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Whether you are using blade, rack, or storage servers, Cisco's Unified Computing System Adapters (UCS) Virtual Interface Card (VIC) provides connectivity. Cisco also offers other adapters to meet your needs like PCIe flash storage and GPUs.N/A
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Chose Cisco Unified Computing System Adapters (UCS VICs)
Haven't considered any other because we already using CICSO WLAN Controller and Switches and other application cause of ease of integration
Chose Cisco Unified Computing System Adapters (UCS VICs)
I cannot answer this as CISCO is the only system that I am familiar with and that I have used
Chose Cisco Unified Computing System Adapters (UCS VICs)
When using UCS B-Series, there is no real other choice. For implementations leveraging UCS C-Series, we evaluated based on what connectivity is available, the power of the VIC's really comes when connecting to a UCS Fabric Interconnect, though they can be used standalone. When …
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Cisco Unified Computing System Adapters (UCS VICs)
Likelihood to Recommend
9.9
(6 ratings)
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9.0
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
Cisco Unified Computing System Adapters (UCS VICs)
Likelihood to Recommend
Cisco
In general, the company has had significant improvements, where the software has allowed us to have a more fluid and, above all, stable communication system. For many things, I would recommend it, from its level of efficiency to how easy it can be to manipulate it. With a simple implementation. Much faster and cleaner service.
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Pros
Cisco
  • Easy Installation, Migration and At A Glance Resource Monitoring
  • Enhanced Server Virtualization and Systems Integration
  • Reduction Of Bare Metal Servers
  • Network Load Distribution
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Cons
Cisco
  • High product price and warranty service.
  • Official product documentation can be improved.
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Alternatives Considered
Cisco
When using UCS B-Series, there is no real other choice. For implementations leveraging UCS C-Series, we evaluated based on what connectivity is available, the power of the VIC's really comes when connecting to a UCS Fabric Interconnect, though they can be used standalone. When using standalone, unless implementing to increase the number of physical ports, there are more cost effective options such as the Intel X540.
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Return on Investment
Cisco
  • Data center enhancement. To scale up new UCS servers, manage VMs, physical servers in a unified way and reduce maintenance time and expenses.
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