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Cisco MDS 9000 FSPF Link Cost Multiplier: Enhancing Path Selection on High-Speed Storage Networks
5 min read
Cisco supports the design and implementation of high-speed Fibre Channel fabrics, leading a change to the traditional FSPF link cost calculation for 128 Gbps serial interfaces due to the Cisco-only capability to create logical links with up to 16 members.
Myth Busting Part 4: Managing your networks from the cloud
3 min read
If you’re still using spreadsheets and CLIs – or if you’re looking for a simple and flexible network management toolset – perhaps it’s time to consider a cloud-based alternative.
Performance made simple with Cisco UCS X-Series powered by Intersight
2 min read
In the first blog of this series, we saw just how easy it was to deploy a X210c Compute Node with Cisco Intersight. Last week, we showed how X-Series can deliver outstanding performance for Oracle databases. Today, we are going to go a bit deeper on configuration and show how easy it is to get great performance with very little effort.
Modernize your Multi-Cloud Network with Cisco Cloud Network Controller
4 min read
Modernization of networking infrastructure is happening at an unprecedented rate and Cisco is at the forefront of this market trend.
Maximize your Oracle database performance with Cisco UCS X-Series
3 min read
Oracle is the choice for many enterprise database applications. See and read why Cisco UCS X-Series is an ideal choice for your Oracle workloads.
Cisco UCS X-Series: Unboxing a year of momentum and success
3 min read
The UCS X-Series powered by Cisco Intersight was purpose-built through foundational innovations for transforming on-prem compute deployments for hybrid cloud operating models. One of the most innovative aspects of the X-Series is its versatility as demonstrated by the evolutionary aspects of the X-Fabric and its modular system design that blurs the line between rack and blade server form factors.
Easily deploy your hybrid cloud apps with UCS X-Series and deploying Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform
1 min read
Use Ansible to stand up a cluster and support your on-prem Kubernetes environment on X-Series. Our Cisco Validated Designs (CVDs) help you design, deploy, and extend new technologies by offering best practices along with server, storage, and network configurations.
Automation with UCS X-Series leveraging Cisco Intersight and Ansible
1 min read
The integration of Cisco Intersight and Ansible by Red Hat provides a software-defined approach to the management of the entire hardware and software stack. This solution delivers some significant benefits.
Cisco NDFC One View – Centralized Management of the Global SAN Infrastructure
3 min read
Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller (NDFC) is a scalable application for managing Fibre Channel SAN. NDFC One View provides insights into what is happening within the Fibre Channel SANs at multiple locations in a single pane of glass.