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Pros
"Its hardware is really reliable. We also like Cisco for its support.""The initial setup is straightforward and easy to do.""In terms of the features that I have found most valuable, that is basically the hardware, which is more dynamic.""The server can be configured easily.""It is very nice and stable with an easy administration GUI.""The solution is easily scalable.""The product's stability is good. Stability-wise, I rate the solution a nine to ten out of ten.""What I really like about the Cisco USC Server is its service profile."

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"The most valuable feature of the solution stems from the fact that it is more stable than AMD for VMware.""It is stable and easy to manage.""It uses well known architecture and it's easy to develop for."

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Cons
"The warranty and support periods should be extended.""Cisco UCS C-Series Rack could improve by selling storage. Cisco doesn't sell storage, which is a problem because some customers ask for storage. There are several brands in the market, such as HPE, and Dell EMC. However, Cisco doesn't have any storage. This is where the tension comes from buying this solution.""There is very little scalability for the cluster. If you need a higher availability, there is a user limitation. So that is the low side.""The solution needs more capacity and more scalability.""Its accessibility and manageability can be improved. Currently, we have to visit the office to manage it. It should be manageable outside our network. I would like it to be on the cloud.""In the version we need to use, the manager is still reliant on a full Java install on a Windows OS. This is inconvenient and problematic if you have multiple management tools on different versions of Java or if you move to a machine without the appropriate Java environment.""The hard drive of Cisco UCS C-Series Rack Servers is not very good. I have already replaced three of them.""Cisco UCS C-Series Rack Servers can improve by providing customization features to allow us to deploy them on the cloud. For example, we need VMware to allow us to accomplish a cloud deployment."

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"The shipment time can be improved. When we order Intel products, we have to wait for a long time. They can increase the local services and engineers in China. Local engineers will be able to know and understand customer problems much better.""When you have an Intel Server System, the prices may be much higher since it is a different processor, making the solution's pricing part one of its shortcomings where improvements are required.""We have to scale it ourselves but it scales. It depends on the software because it's mostly the hardware platform that Intel is managing."

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  • "If they plan to expand their infrastructure in periods, then simply Cisco is not a good choice."
  • "​Best to buy all the blades configured for the same purposes of load balancing and failover or load shifting.​"
  • "Cisco is expensive, but we didn't look at the cost of the product. We were looking at reliability and support."
  • "This product is slightly more expensive when compared to others."
  • "This product is quite expensive and it would be better if it were cheaper."
  • "This solution is a little expensive."
  • "The solution could be more cost-effective."
  • "Licensing fees are paid on a yearly basis, which is only $2,000 or $3,000."
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  • "The price is competitive."
  • "It is not expensive."
  • "I rate the pricing a ten on a scale from one to ten, where one is inexpensive, and ten is very expensive."
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    Top Answer:The most valuable feature of the solution stems from the fact that it is more stable than AMD for VMware.
    Top Answer:I rate the pricing a ten on a scale from one to ten, where one is inexpensive, and ten is very expensive.
    Top Answer:When you have an Intel Server System, the prices may be much higher since it is a different processor, making the solution's pricing part one of its shortcomings where improvements are required.
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    Also Known As
    Unified Computing System C-Series, Cisco UCS C-Series
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    Overview

    UCS C-Series Rack Servers deliver unified computing in an industry-standard form factor to reduce TCO and increase agility. Each server addresses varying workload challenges through a balance of processing, memory, I/O, and internal storage resources.

    Storage is simple with the Intel Storage System JBOD2000 family, a 2U form factor system with support for twelve 3.5" LFF or twenty-four 2.5" SFF drives with a single or multi-cable connectivity. The JBOD2000 family includes redundant, hot-swap fans and the option for redundant, hot-swap power supplies. The JBOD2000S2 products support 6Gb/s SAS/SATA connectivity via industry-standard SFF-8088 connectors with the latest JBOD2000S3 version supports up to 12 Gb/s SAS connectivity via industry standard SFF-8644 connectors. All these JBOD offerings are designed to provide highly available and easily expandable storage for Intel servers at an affordable price point.

    Sample Customers
    Advanced Medical Transport, Aegean Motorway, Anilana Hotels and Resorts, Artoni Transporti, BH Telecom, Bowling Green State University, City of Mississauga, Dualtec Cloud Builders, Electricity Authority of Cyprus, Grupo Industrial Saltillo (GIS), Kind en Gezin, Kuwait Petroleum Italia, Nationwide, Quest, Talbots, University of St. Gallen
    Emerson, Baosight, Pentamaster
    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Financial Services Firm19%
    Comms Service Provider19%
    Computer Software Company13%
    Individual & Family Service6%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company24%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Financial Services Firm7%
    University6%
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    Financial Services Firm17%
    Computer Software Company15%
    Government9%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Company Size
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    Small Business36%
    Midsize Enterprise21%
    Large Enterprise43%
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    Small Business25%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise60%
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    Small Business20%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise66%
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    Cisco UCS C-Series Rack Servers is ranked 5th in Rack Servers with 29 reviews while Intel Server System is ranked 9th in Rack Servers with 3 reviews. Cisco UCS C-Series Rack Servers is rated 8.4, while Intel Server System is rated 6.6. The top reviewer of Cisco UCS C-Series Rack Servers writes "The VIC card is the most important feature". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Intel Server System writes "A stable product that constantly enhances its functionalities like multithreading and caching". Cisco UCS C-Series Rack Servers is most compared with Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers, HPE ProLiant DL Servers, Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers, Dell XR2 Rugged Server and HPE Apollo, whereas Intel Server System is most compared with IBM Power Systems, Oracle SPARC Servers, Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers, HPE ProLiant DL Servers and HPE Apollo.

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