UCS-IOM-2408
Full Part Number: UCS-IOM-2408
Manufacturer Company: Cisco Systems, Inc.
Overview
The Cisco UCS-IOM-2408 is a high-performance Fabric Extender (FEX) designed for the Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS). This 4th Generation Input/Output Module (IOM) offers enhanced connectivity and scalability for UCS blade servers, providing a seamless, high-speed connection to the network fabric. It is ideal for data centers requiring efficient, reliable, and scalable network solutions.
Key Features
High-Speed Connectivity: Offers up to eight 25 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) uplink ports and 32 25 GbE downlink ports to the server chassis, ensuring high-bandwidth connectivity.
Scalability: Supports large-scale deployments with increased port density and flexibility, allowing for seamless expansion as business needs grow.
Unified Management: Integrates with Cisco UCS Manager for centralized management and simplified operations.
Redundancy: Supports active-active redundancy, providing high availability and failover capabilities to ensure continuous operation.
Low Latency: Designed to deliver low-latency connections, optimizing performance for demanding applications.
Energy Efficient: Incorporates energy-efficient technologies to reduce power consumption and operational costs.
Hot-Swappable: Can be replaced or added without shutting down the system, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
Applications
Data Centers: Ideal for data centers that require high-speed, reliable, and scalable network connections for their server infrastructure.
Cloud Computing: Supports cloud environments by providing robust and flexible network connectivity for virtualized and multi-tenant deployments.
High-Performance Computing (HPC): Suitable for HPC applications that demand low-latency and high-bandwidth connectivity.
Enterprise IT: Enhances enterprise IT environments by delivering efficient and scalable network solutions for various applications and services.
Specifications
Part Number: UCS-IOM-2408
Uplink Ports: 8 x 25 GbE
Downlink Ports: 32 x 25 GbE
Form Factor: Fits into Cisco UCS 5108 Blade Server Chassis
Redundancy: Supports active-active redundancy
Management: Managed through Cisco UCS Manager
Power Consumption: Designed for energy efficiency (exact power specs vary)
Hot-Swappable: Yes
Dimensions (HxWxD): Compatible with UCS 5108 Blade Server Chassis dimensions
Weight: Approximately 10 lbs (4.5 kg)
Why Choose the Cisco UCS-IOM-2408?
The Cisco UCS-IOM-2408 is the ideal choice for organizations seeking high-performance, scalable, and reliable network solutions for their Cisco UCS environments. With its high-speed 25 GbE ports, enhanced scalability, and robust redundancy features, it meets the demands of modern data centers and enterprise IT environments.
By integrating with Cisco UCS Manager, the UCS-IOM-2408 ensures centralized management and simplified operations, reducing the complexity and operational overhead associated with large-scale deployments. Its low-latency, high-bandwidth capabilities make it suitable for a wide range of applications, from cloud computing to high-performance computing.
Choosing the Cisco UCS-IOM-2408 means investing in a future-proof network solution that delivers exceptional performance, reliability, and scalability to support the evolving needs of your data center infrastructure.