By John Gardner | 37 Min Video

With the new emergence of the UCSX system with Intersight, it is important for engineers from all walks to be familiar with the coming changes. We will cover what is new with the hardware and what are the benefits. We will also discuss how to deploy the new system with the Intersight management suite.

After attending this session, you will be able to identify the new UCSX system hardware components and understand the new Intersight management platform and the new policy/profile structure.

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Introduction to UCSX

Describes UCSX as Cisco’s modular compute platform, combining the benefits of rack and blade systems.

Supports both traditional server workloads and emerging cloud-native environments.

Key Hardware Innovations

Modular node design with flexible I/O, compute, and GPU options.

Unified chassis supporting dynamic workload adaptation.

Cisco Intersight Overview

Cloud-native infrastructure management tool for UCSX systems.

Offers centralized configuration, firmware management, and telemetry.

Automation and Infrastructure as Code

Demonstrates profile-based provisioning and template-driven deployment.

Integration with Terraform and APIs for DevOps environments.

Benefits for IT Operations

Simplifies deployment at scale.

Reduces physical footprint and operational complexity.

Instructor Bio:

As a specialist in the data center space, John provides consulting, implementation, and support of Cisco data center infrastructures. In addition to his CCSI, he holds CCNP certifications in the Cisco Data Center, Cloud and Service Provider spaces, CCNP Cyber Ops, and can deliver the FP200 course for Cisco HTD and firepower security training. John has developed full data center labs for Cisco Nexus and ACI products, created data center derivative works courseware, and has recorded several Data Center videos for Cisco eLearning products. His broad experience will help us continue to grow and deliver outstanding product options to our customers.