Cisco UCS-FI-6248UP Fabric Interconnect Switch

Description

The Cisco UCS-FI-6248UP is a high-performance

1U rack-mount Ethernet switch designed for use in Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) environments. This switch offers exceptional scalability and flexibility, making it ideal for demanding data center applications.

Key Features:

Port Configuration: The switch features 32 fixed 1/10 Gigabit Ethernet ports, providing ample connectivity for servers and other network devices.
High Throughput: With a maximum throughput of 960 Gbps, the UCS-FI-6248UP can handle even the most demanding workloads.
FCoE Support: The switch supports Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE), enabling the consolidation of data and storage traffic onto a single network.
Lossless Fabric: The Cisco UCS 6200 Series provides a lossless Ethernet fabric, ensuring reliable delivery of data packets.
Unified Fabric: By supporting a unified fabric, the switch provides both LAN and SAN connectivity for all blades within its domain.
Scalability: The UCS-FI-6248UP can be easily scaled to meet the growing needs of your data center.
Management: The switch can be managed through the Cisco UCS Manager, providing a centralized management interface for your entire UCS environment.

Applications:

Data Center Consolidation: The UCS-FI-6248UP is ideal for consolidating data and storage traffic onto a single network, reducing costs and simplifying management.
Virtualization: The switch is well-suited for supporting virtualized environments, providing high performance and scalability.
High-Performance Computing: The UCS-FI-6248UP can be used to build high-performance computing clusters.
In summary, the Cisco UCS-FI-6248UP is a powerful and versatile switch that can be used to build scalable and reliable data center networks. Its high performance, FCoE support, and unified fabric capabilities make it an excellent choice for a wide range of applications.

Additional Notes:

The “rack 5” information you provided suggests that this switch is located in rack 5 of your data center. This information can be useful for physical infrastructure management.
The 1/10 Gigabit Ethernet ports indicate that the switch can support both 1 Gigabit and 10 Gigabit Ethernet speeds, providing flexibility in network design.