Data center and virtualization

Evolution towards a unified data center architecture

The current data center architecture must support highly mobile employees, a proliferation of devices, data-driven business models, and be able to transparently incorporate cloud applications and services. To meet these diverse demands, Cisco offers the Unified Data Center platform, a unified data center architecture that combines computing, storage, network and management capabilities into a platform designed to automate IT as a service in both physical and virtual environments, Resulting in more efficient use of the budget, a more responsive business response and simpler IT operations.

The Cisco Unified Data Center provides an architectural platform that includes products and solutions in three key areas:

Unified Administration

The unified management component of Cisco's data center architecture relies on automation, organization, and lifecycle management to simplify the deployment and operation of physical, virtual, and cloud-based hardware / deployment infrastructure. Cisco helps IT departments develop a self-service portal and service catalog to provide on-demand IT services quickly to support business initiatives.

Unified structure

The unified structure component of Cisco's data center architecture provides high-performance network capabilities for data and storage to simplify deployment, help ensure a quality experience, and reduce operational costs. Cisco's integrated network services provide high-speed connectivity and availability, increase application performance, and reduce security risks in multiuser environments.

Unified computing

The Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) supports Cisco's data center architecture through a highly scalable system-level computing solution that integrates computing, network access and storage networks. Built-in management capabilities simplify operations across the physical, virtual, and cloud infrastructure.

Data Center Services

Cisco's intelligent, personalized services and our authorized partners help you get the full value of your data center investment.