Using the command line on the UCS fabric interconnects is a bit different than your standard IOS or NXOS command line. I had the opportunity to configure a new UCS system from the console and wanted to share the experience with our subscribers. The configuration snippets below highlight the steps you would take to get through …
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There have been some rumors floating around regarding the viability of Cisco’s UCS in the market and whether Cisco will continue with it. My take is that we are talking about a generation 1.5 product and as anyone in technology knows, newcomers to a vertical always have to make a land grab, even if you are …
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Last week, the folks here at IDS and the knowledgeable experts at Cisco teamed up for a test drive of their latest rollout: the UCS Blade server. The feedback we received was overwhelming in response to both the capacities of the UCS, as well as the care and attention to detail that went into the development …
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When a familiar brand such as Nike or McDonald’s releases a new product, an amazing thing occurs which has absolutely nothing to do with what they are selling. These companies have such a strong brand name relationship with the consumer, that the product is immediatly assigned value. Prospective customers are open to at least trying it, while loyal customers have an …
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