Description

Cisco UCS C220 Enterprise Platform – High-Performance Rack Server for Data Centers

The Cisco UCS C220 represents a comprehensive approach to enterprise rack server computing, delivering exceptional performance capabilities, advanced virtualization support, and robust enterprise features specifically designed for medium to large data centers in Dubai that require reliable, scalable server infrastructure capable of supporting demanding business applications and virtualized environments. This sophisticated enterprise rack server platform provides the foundation for implementing efficient data center operations that can support complex workloads while maintaining the performance and reliability levels essential for competitive advantage in Dubai’s demanding business environment.

In Dubai’s competitive data center landscape, where organizations are implementing increasingly sophisticated server strategies to support digital transformation initiatives, cloud computing projects, and virtualization requirements, the UCS C220 provides an ideal solution for implementing enterprise-grade server capabilities that can deliver exceptional performance and scalability while maintaining the operational efficiency required for cost-effective data center operations. The server’s high-performance architecture enables organizations to implement server strategies that can support demanding applications and large user populations.

The UCS C220 incorporates Cisco’s advanced Unified Computing System technologies, including comprehensive support for intelligent server management, advanced virtualization capabilities, and integration with Cisco’s enterprise data center management ecosystem that enable organizations to implement sophisticated server strategies that can dramatically improve application performance, enhance operational efficiency, and provide the foundation for digital transformation initiatives that are essential for maintaining competitive advantage in Dubai’s technology-driven business landscape.

High-Performance Computing Architecture and Enterprise Scalability

The Cisco UCS C220’s high-performance computing architecture represents a significant advancement in enterprise rack server design, providing organizations with exceptional processing capabilities and scalability features that can support large-scale server deployments while maintaining consistent performance levels across diverse application types and workload requirements. The server’s dedicated hardware platform ensures optimal computing performance even during peak usage periods and high-demand scenarios that can challenge software-based virtualization solutions.

The platform’s support for multiple high-performance processors enables organizations to implement comprehensive computing strategies that can leverage advanced CPU architectures while maintaining centralized management and consistent policy enforcement. The UCS C220’s scalability features provide the flexibility needed to support growing organizations that must expand their server infrastructure as business requirements and computing needs evolve over time.

Advanced processing capabilities built into the UCS C220 enable organizations to implement sophisticated virtualization features and services without compromising performance or introducing latency that could impact user experience or application functionality. The server’s high-performance architecture includes dedicated processors for computing, memory management, and I/O processing that can ensure optimal performance across all server functions and services simultaneously.

The UCS C220’s modular design enables organizations to implement customized server configurations that can adapt to specific deployment requirements and infrastructure needs while maintaining consistent management and operational practices across the entire data center environment. This modularity is essential for organizations that must support diverse server deployment scenarios while maintaining standardized management and security policies across multiple locations and business units.

Advanced Virtualization and Cloud Computing Support in Abu Dhabi

Virtualization represents a complex challenge for enterprise server deployments, and the Cisco UCS C220 addresses this challenge through comprehensive virtualization capabilities that can optimize virtual machine performance while providing the intelligence and control needed for efficient virtualization operations across distributed enterprise environments. The server’s support for advanced virtualization technologies and cloud computing features enables organizations in Abu Dhabi to implement sophisticated virtualization strategies that can automatically adapt to changing workload conditions and business requirements.

The platform’s support for multiple hypervisor technologies enables organizations to implement virtualization architectures that can automatically adapt to different virtualization platforms, workload patterns, and application requirements while maintaining optimal performance and resource utilization. The UCS C220’s virtualization capabilities include support for VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, Citrix XenServer, and other enterprise virtualization platforms that can provide comprehensive virtualization support across complex server topologies and diverse application scenarios.

Advanced memory and storage optimization capabilities built into the UCS C220 enable organizations to implement sophisticated virtualization optimization strategies that can automatically allocate resources based on real-time workload conditions, application requirements, and business policies. The server’s optimization features include support for memory deduplication, storage tiering, and intelligent resource allocation that can ensure optimal virtualization performance while providing protection against resource contention and performance degradation.

The UCS C220’s support for cloud-ready architectures enables organizations to implement virtualization strategies that can automatically optimize workloads based on cloud computing characteristics, performance requirements, and business priorities. The server’s cloud-ready capabilities include support for hybrid cloud integration, workload mobility, and dynamic resource scaling that can ensure optimal application performance while maintaining efficient utilization of available server resources across enterprise virtualization environments.

Enterprise Management and Unified Computing Integration

Enterprise server management represents a complex challenge for large-scale deployments, and the Cisco UCS C220 addresses this challenge through comprehensive management capabilities that can simplify server operations while providing the visibility and control needed for efficient administration of enterprise server infrastructure. The server’s deep integration with Cisco’s UCS Manager platform provides centralized management and orchestration capabilities that can significantly reduce the complexity and expertise required for managing large-scale server deployments across multiple locations and business units.

The platform’s support for advanced automation and orchestration capabilities enables organizations to implement server management strategies that can automatically adapt to changing workload conditions, business requirements, and application needs while leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning to optimize performance and prevent issues. The UCS C220’s automation features include support for automatic provisioning, configuration management, policy enforcement, and predictive maintenance that can ensure consistent server operations without requiring extensive manual configuration or ongoing maintenance activities.

Comprehensive monitoring and analytics capabilities built into the UCS C220 enable organizations to gain detailed insights into server performance, application usage, and resource utilization patterns that can be used to optimize server configurations and predict potential issues before they impact business operations across large-scale enterprise environments. The server’s analytics capabilities include support for real-time monitoring, historical reporting, predictive analytics, and machine learning-based optimization that can enable proactive server management strategies across the most demanding deployments.

The UCS C220’s support for extensive APIs and integration capabilities enables organizations to integrate server management with existing operational workflows and business processes while maintaining consistent management practices across diverse technology platforms and large-scale enterprise environments. This integration capability is particularly valuable for large organizations that must maintain efficient operations while adapting to changing business requirements and technology innovations across multiple locations and business units.

Advanced Security and Data Protection

Security represents a fundamental requirement for enterprise server infrastructure, and the Cisco UCS C220 addresses this challenge through comprehensive security capabilities that can protect server environments and business data against various cyber threats while maintaining the performance levels required for efficient business operations across large-scale deployments. The server’s integrated security features include advanced hardware security, secure boot capabilities, and comprehensive data protection that can provide multiple layers of security against various attack types.

The platform’s support for hardware-based security enables organizations to implement secure server architectures that can protect data and applications while maintaining optimal performance and reliability characteristics across large-scale deployments. The UCS C220’s security capabilities include support for Trusted Platform Module (TPM), secure boot processes, hardware encryption, and secure key management that can ensure secure server operations across enterprise environments while maintaining enterprise-grade performance standards.

Advanced threat detection and prevention capabilities built into the UCS C220 enable organizations to identify and respond to sophisticated cyber attacks that traditional security technologies cannot address, including firmware-level attacks, hardware tampering, and advanced persistent threats. The server’s threat protection features include support for hardware integrity monitoring, secure firmware updates, and integration with external security management platforms that can provide comprehensive protection against various attack types and emerging threats.

The UCS C220’s support for data encryption and secure storage capabilities enables organizations to implement sophisticated data protection strategies that can protect sensitive information while maintaining optimal performance and accessibility across enterprise server environments. The server’s data protection capabilities include support for encryption at rest, encryption in transit, secure key management, and compliance reporting that can ensure appropriate data protection controls while supporting diverse business requirements and regulatory compliance across multiple locations and business units.

Performance Optimization and Resource Management

The Cisco UCS C220’s performance optimization capabilities enable organizations to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of their server investments while ensuring that server resources are utilized optimally for different types of applications and workload requirements across enterprise deployments. The server’s support for advanced resource management and performance optimization capabilities ensures that critical applications receive the server resources they need while maintaining optimal utilization of available computing, memory, and storage resources across diverse workload types.

The platform’s support for intelligent workload management enables organizations to implement server strategies that can automatically prioritize and optimize resource allocation based on application characteristics, business requirements, and performance objectives while providing detailed insights into application behavior and performance patterns. The UCS C220’s workload management capabilities include support for quality of service (QoS) policies, resource reservation, and dynamic resource allocation that can ensure optimal application performance while maintaining efficient utilization of available server resources across enterprise environments.

Advanced memory and storage optimization capabilities built into the UCS C220 enable organizations to implement sophisticated resource optimization strategies that can optimize resource utilization while ensuring that critical applications receive appropriate priority and resources across enterprise server deployments. The server’s resource optimization features include support for memory deduplication, storage tiering, cache optimization, and intelligent resource scheduling that can prevent resource contention and ensure consistent application performance across diverse workload types and user communities.

The UCS C220’s support for performance monitoring and analytics features enables organizations to improve application performance and optimize resource utilization through various optimization techniques, including workload analysis, performance tuning, resource rightsizing, and capacity planning. These optimization capabilities are essential for organizations that must support resource-intensive applications while maintaining cost-effective server operations and ensuring optimal user experience across distributed enterprise locations and diverse application portfolios.

Specifications:

• Form Factor: 1U rack-mountable server
• Processor: Intel Xeon Scalable processors (up to 2 processors)
• Memory: Up to 1.5 TB DDR4 RAM (24 DIMM slots)
• Storage: Up to 10 x 2.5″ SAS/SATA/NVMe drives
• Network: Dual 10GBASE-T Ethernet ports
• Management: Cisco Integrated Management Controller (CIMC)
• Power: Dual redundant power supplies (650W/770W options)
• Operating Temperature: 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F)
• Humidity: 20% to 80% non-condensing
• Dimensions (W x D x H): 482mm x 708mm x 43mm
• Weight: 16.8 kg maximum
• Certifications: FCC, CE, UL, ENERGY STAR
• Warranty: Limited 3-year hardware warranty