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Which is a key benefit of Cisco UCS?
The correct answer is D. Unified network fabric. A key benefit of Cisco UCS (Unified Computing System) is its unified network fabric, which converges LAN, SAN, and server I/O into a single, high-performance network.
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Which is a key benefit of Cisco UCS?
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- AHardware-centric design
- BDistributed infrastructure management
- CIntegrated third-party applications
- DUnified network fabric
How the community answered
(42 responses)- A5% (2)
- B2% (1)
- C2% (1)
- D90% (38)
Why each option
A key benefit of Cisco UCS (Unified Computing System) is its unified network fabric, which converges LAN, SAN, and server I/O into a single, high-performance network.
Cisco UCS is known for its software-defined, policy-driven approach, moving away from a purely hardware-centric design.
Cisco UCS is characterized by centralized management through Cisco UCS Manager, not distributed infrastructure management.
While UCS can host third-party applications, 'integrated third-party applications' is not a primary defining benefit or unique feature of the UCS platform itself.
Cisco UCS's unified network fabric simplifies the data center by converging traditionally separate networks (LAN, SAN, and management networks) onto a single, high-bandwidth Ethernet fabric. This consolidation reduces cabling, adapter cards, and switches, leading to lower costs, reduced complexity, and improved performance.
Concept tested: Cisco UCS benefits - Unified Network Fabric
Source: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/servers-unified-computing/what-is-ucs.html
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