Cisco UCS C-Series Integrations

StorMagic SvSAN offers a straightforward hyperconverged storage solution that effectively eliminates downtime. With its architecture featuring two nodes per cluster, it is trusted by countless organizations to keep their mission-critical applications and data accessible around the clock, every day of the year. Designed with small to medium businesses and edge computing environments in mind, SvSAN is an efficient solution suitable for a variety of settings, including retail locations, manufacturing facilities, and offshore oil rigs. As a user-friendly, 'set and forget' system, it guarantees high availability as a virtual SAN (VSAN), utilizing a witness VM that can be located locally, in the cloud, or accessed as a service, supporting up to 1,000 two-node SvSAN clusters. IT professionals benefit from the ability to deploy and manage up to 1,000 sites as effortlessly as managing a single one, thanks to automation tools and scripts. SvSAN ensures 100% uptime through synchronous mirroring, effectively eliminating any single points of failure even in environments with unreliable network connections, all while permitting non-disruptive upgrades for both hardware and software. Additionally, organizations can enjoy flexibility and control as SvSAN allows for the configuration of various x86 server models and storage types, even enabling a mix within the same cluster, while supporting hypervisors such as vSphere, Hyper-V, or KVM. With its robust features and adaptability, SvSAN is an ideal solution for businesses aiming to enhance their operational resilience.

Cisco has joined forces with Nutanix to deliver a comprehensive hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI) solution that effectively combines computing, storage, and networking into one cohesive, software-defined platform. By leveraging Cisco's Unified Computing System (UCS) hardware alongside its Intersight management platform and Nutanix's cutting-edge software, this collaboration establishes a highly scalable and efficient HCI ecosystem. The solution facilitates zero-touch operations that extend from the data center to the edge, greatly enhancing resilience with its integrated networking features while enabling independent scaling of compute and storage resources to meet the evolving demands of applications. It supports a variety of configurations, including Cisco's C-Series rack servers and the versatile X-Series systems, catering to the varied needs of businesses. Furthermore, Cisco Intersight simplifies management by allowing users to deploy, configure, and monitor hyper-converged systems through a single, accessible interface, regardless of location or time. This seamless integration and ease of management empower organizations to respond quickly to shifting demands while optimizing their resource utilization. As a result, companies can achieve greater operational efficiency and maintain a competitive edge in the fast-paced digital landscape.