Cisco UCS Servers

 In Cisco to install virtual machines we use B and C series UCS servers. We have tow types of UCS servers:

B Series	C Series Series
Blade Servers	Rack Servers
Sits into UCS blade chassis	Sits on a rack
Can’t operate independently. Requires UCS infrastructure	Can operate independently
Connects only to UCS Fabric Interconnect	Can connect to any Ethernet switch including UCS Fabric   Interconnect
Managed from the UCS Fabric   Interconnect by Cisco UCS Manager	Features Cisco Integrated Management Controller (CIMC) and   thus can be managed independently or from Cisco UCS Manager if connected to a   UCS Fabric Interconnect
Supports RAID 0 and 1 only	Supports built-in RAID 0 and 1 for SATA drives.RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, and 10 support through a PCIe LSI MegaRAID   Controller
Supports Gigabit Ethernet Mezz cards and Converged Network   Adapter Mezz cards	Supports Gigabit Ethernet PCIe cards, Converged Network   Adapter PCIe cards and Fibre Channel HBA PCIe cards.
Supports up to two front-accessible,   hot-swappable SAS drives for local storage	Supports up to 4 front-accessible,   hot-swappable, internal 3.5-inch SAS or SATA drives
No support for PCIe slots	Support for up to 2 PCIe 2.0 slots
No support for optical drive	Optional front panel optical drive for   CD and DVD media
Models	Models
UCS B200 M4	UCS C220 M4
UCS B260 M4	UCS C240 M4
UCS B420 M4	UCS C460 M4
UCS B460 M4	Cisco UCS C3160 Rack Server
	Cisco UCS C3260 Rack Server

Cisco R Series Racks : Cisco® R Series Racks are excellent solutions for mission-critical environments that require the highest levels of reliability, structural integrity, and security. The series’ modern design delivers exceptional power, cooling, and cable management features as well as the strength and stability required in today’s rack enclosures, offering peace of mind for the most important infrastructure elements.

RP Series Power Distribution Units : The Cisco RP Series is designed for reliable and cost-effective power distribution. These units feature remote monitoring through network communication, ±1% billing grade accuracy, an advanced LCD pixel display, IEC outlet grip plug retention, and a high operating temperature.

6200 Fabric Interconnects : Cisco UCS 6200 Series Fabric Interconnects expand the Cisco UCSnetworking portfolio, increasing capacity and port density and reducing power consumption. They provide the management and communication backbone for Cisco UCS B-Series Blade Servers, 5100 Series Blade Server Chassis, and C-Series Rack Servers, and Cisco Nexus 2232PP Fabric Extenders.