HCI

Cisco HCI builds upon the robust technology of Cisco UCS, delivering a high-performance and reliable network infrastructure crucial for Software Defined Storage (SDS) and Nutanix, a leading SDS platform tightly integrated with cloud solutions like Azure and AWS.

The synergy between Cisco and Nutanix ensures seamless interoperability of tools such as Intersight and Prism, offering centralized control and management through a single access point – Intersight.

Cisco HCI offers the flexibility of configuring with either VMware ESXi or Acropolis (AHV), empowering you to choose the hypervisor that best aligns with your needs. Whether retaining existing licenses or opting for the AHV route, the choice is yours, facilitating a streamlined deployment process.

AHV presents numerous advantages, including micro-segmentation directly within the hypervisor, allowing granular control over data center traffic and enhanced visibility. Additionally, features like the self-service portal enable efficient task delegation to application owners or support teams. The service catalog facilitates cost management through chargeback, providing insights into resource consumption and solution costs.
Scalability is a hallmark of Cisco HCI, catering to the needs of small businesses, remote offices, or large-scale deployments like active/active configurations. Beyond traditional failover to secondary data centers, seamless failover to cloud environments like Azure or AWS is also supported.

Centralized control and management of workloads through a unified interface empower administrators to make informed decisions regarding workload placement, whether in public or private clouds, based on performance, cost, and latency considerations.
With Cisco’s comprehensive data center solution, support is efficiently managed through Cisco TAC, ensuring prompt resolution of issues in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.