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Cisco UCS C-Series Rack Servers pros and cons

Vendor: Cisco
4.2 out of 5

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PROS

Cisco UCS C-Series Rack Servers offer incredible network throughput and reliable hardware.
They centralize server management, allowing servers to be treated as a pool of resources.
The scalability and performance of Cisco UCS C-Series make it a highly valued option.
The integration and customization capabilities are standout features of Cisco UCS C-Series.
Strong processors can deliver AI solutions effectively, even without additional GPU cards.

CONS

Support needs improvement, particularly in response time for hardware failures and more proactive assistance.
Pricing is high, and bundling with other applications could make it more competitive.
Scalability is limited, and integration with third-party solutions could be enhanced.
Customization features for cloud deployment and better integration with VMware are needed.
Improvements in hard drive reliability and overall manageability are necessary.
 

Cisco UCS C-Series Rack Servers Pros review quotes

it_user576072 - PeerSpot reviewer
Network and Infrastructure Operations Manager at a individual & family service with 1,001-5,000 employees
Jun 13, 2017
It is very nice and stable with an easy administration GUI.
it_user795903 - PeerSpot reviewer
Director of Technology at a educational organization with 501-1,000 employees
Jan 2, 2018
Excellent server solution with incredible network throughput.
Bien A.Vitorillo - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Manager at Atlas Fertilizer Corporation
Oct 14, 2020
Its hardware is really reliable. We also like Cisco for its support.
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AM
Freelance Consultant at Freelancer
Oct 27, 2020
In terms of the features that I have found most valuable, that is basically the hardware, which is more dynamic.
DM
Director at Datasoft Comnet
Oct 30, 2020
The initial setup is straightforward and easy to do.
it_user1311831 - PeerSpot reviewer
Technical Services Manager at ProComm technologies
Nov 20, 2020
It is very stable and easy to use. It integrates easily with Cisco's cloud-based UC solutions. There are tools for management that make the management a bit easier, but we don't use them. We don't use what you would term as power users.
DA
Implementation and Support Engineer at PRACSO S.R.L.
May 25, 2021
The hardware customization capabilities are great.
Lourenco Mendes - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Systems Administrator at Moza Banco
Jun 12, 2021
The product doesn't take up too much space on the rack and I like that.
AP
Post-sales manager at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Oct 19, 2021
The solution is easily scalable.
reviewer1027560 - PeerSpot reviewer
Pure Storage at a tech vendor with 5,001-10,000 employees
Dec 8, 2021
In most cases, computes compute, and there isn't much differentiation, but one point of differentiation is Intersight cloud management.
 

Cisco UCS C-Series Rack Servers Cons review quotes

it_user576072 - PeerSpot reviewer
Network and Infrastructure Operations Manager at a individual & family service with 1,001-5,000 employees
Jun 13, 2017
Definitely the support area needs improving. Especially the time response in case of hardware failure.
it_user795903 - PeerSpot reviewer
Director of Technology at a educational organization with 501-1,000 employees
Jan 2, 2018
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.
Bien A.Vitorillo - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Manager at Atlas Fertilizer Corporation
Oct 14, 2020
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.
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AM
Freelance Consultant at Freelancer
Oct 27, 2020
I think the pricing is high. Cisco has to look for bundling this solutions with other applications.
DM
Director at Datasoft Comnet
Oct 30, 2020
The warranty and support periods should be extended.
it_user1311831 - PeerSpot reviewer
Technical Services Manager at ProComm technologies
Nov 20, 2020
On the contact center and video conferencing, I would definitely like to see more AI features. The AI features are key for us. You will find a lot of them in the cloud-based solution, but in the on-premises solution, they're hardly there. I would like to see the same AI features that are there in the cloud-based Cisco UC.
DA
Implementation and Support Engineer at PRACSO S.R.L.
May 25, 2021
I would like to see a little more integration with VMware.
Lourenco Mendes - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Systems Administrator at Moza Banco
Jun 12, 2021
Technical support could be more responsive.
AP
Post-sales manager at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Oct 19, 2021
The price of the solution is problematic, not the solution itself. It could be less expensive.
reviewer1027560 - PeerSpot reviewer
Pure Storage at a tech vendor with 5,001-10,000 employees
Dec 8, 2021
The only thing I would change is to provide more proactive support.