UCS function in network

[interfacedy]

Folks,

What is UCS in networking? A unified computing system (UCS) is is a converged data center architecture that integrates computing, networking and storage resources to increase efficiency and enable centralized management. UCS products are designed and configured to work together effectively.

I got definition of UCS from a website. but I still cannot understand it completely. Any can explain why we use it by a example, and what is relation between UCS and ACI. Maybe no any relation between both. Thanks

[ammahend]

UCS is just a bigger computer with more memory, more cpu, more storage and pre loaded operating system, for hosting application that 1000s of devices can access simultaneously just like an HP or a dell server but only better

ACI is a network like any other network, but it’s built specifically for data center environment, keeping application performance and security in mind.

hope this helps, there are many resources on YouTube. 

[Georg Pauwen]

Hello,

in addition to the other post, you might want to read up using the links below:

What is Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) Security?

https://www.checkpoint.com/cyber-hub/cloud-security/what-is-cisco-application-centric-infrastructure-aci-security/

Cisco Unified Computing System Overview

https://www.zones.com/site/statics/static_page.html?name=partner/cisco/ucs/overview

ACI + UCS: Two ships finally meet

https://blogs.cisco.com/datacenter/aci-ucs-two-ships-finally-meet

[interfacedy]

@ammahend 

"  UCS is just a bigger computer with more memory, more cpu, more storage and pre loaded operating system, for hosting application that 1000s of devices can access simultaneously just like an HP or a dell server but only better ... "

It sounds like a server. If so, what is difference between UCS and  server? Thanks