Cisco UCS integrates compute, networking, and storage into a single converged infrastructure platform.
Cisco UCS combines x86 servers with Cisco networking fabric into unified converged infrastructure, reducing data center complexity by integrating compute, LAN, and SAN access through a single fabric interconnect. UCS servers use Intel Xeon processors and are managed through Cisco UCS Manager and Intersight for policy-based automation of virtual, containerized, and bare-metal workloads.
The UCS portfolio spans B-Series blade servers, C-Series rack servers, and X-Series modular systems. UCS is widely deployed in enterprise private clouds, VDI environments, and service provider infrastructure. Cisco Intersight provides cloud-connected lifecycle management across UCS and Cisco's broader infrastructure portfolio, competing with Dell PowerEdge in enterprise converged compute deployments.
| Attribute | Cisco UCS | Dell PowerEdge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Provider | |  | |
| Founded | 1984 | 1984 | |
| Sells To | Enterprise, Small Business | Consumers, Enterprise, Small Business | |
| Pricing Model | Recurring, Software, Transactional | Hardware, Recurring, Services, Software, Transactional | |
| Ownership | Public | Public |
Provider
Founded 1984
Sells To Enterprise, Small Business
Pricing Model Recurring, Software, Transactional
Ownership Public
Provider
Founded 1984
Sells To Consumers, Enterprise, Small Business
Pricing Model Hardware, Recurring, Services, Software, Transactional
Ownership Public
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