Cisco HX2X0C-M5S Hyperconverged System

Features

• Hyperconverged Infrastructure: Combines computing, networking, and storage resources through a single system.
• Scalability: Easily scales both storage and compute resources to grow with your business needs.
• Efficiency: Simplifies management, reduces complexity, and enhances operational efficiencies.
• High Performance: Utilizes powerful Intel Xeon processors and high-speed memory.
• Data Protection: Provides robust data protection features including backup, recovery, and replication.
• Automation: Supports automation tools for simplified deployment and management.
• Security: Includes built-in security features to protect data and infrastructure.

Technical Specifications

• Processor: Dual Intel Xeon Scalable Processors
• Memory: Up to 3TB DDR4 RAM
• Storage: Supports SAS, SATA, and NVMe drives
• Networking: 4x 10GBase-T ports (standard); optional 40Gb or 100Gb connectivity
• RAID Support: Hardware RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10
• Management: Cisco UCS Manager integration
• Power Supply: Redundant 1600W AC Power Supplies
• Form Factor: Rack-mountable 2U chassis
• Operating System: Compatibility with major hypervisors including VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, and Cisco HyperFlex HX Data Platform

Frequent Ask Questions

• What is the Cisco HX2X0C-M5S Hyperconverged System?

  The Cisco HX2X0C-M5S Hyperconverged System is an integrated system that combines compute, storage, and network resources with the Cisco HyperFlex HX Data Platform software. This system is designed to streamline the deployment and management of virtualized environments.

• What are the key features of the Cisco HX2X0C-M5S?

  Key features include high performance with Cisco UCS servers, resilient and scalable architecture, integrated networking, and simplified management with Cisco Intersight. It also provides optimal storage efficiency through inline deduplication, compression, and optimization.

• What are the typical use cases for this hyperconverged system?

  Typical use cases include virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), private cloud deployments, remote and branch offices, general-purpose workloads, and test/dev environments. It is designed to support various enterprise applications and services with high performance and scalability.

• What benefits does the Cisco HX2X0C-M5S offer?

  Benefits include simplified management, reduced data center complexity, improved scalability, enhanced data protection, operational efficiency, and a lower total cost of ownership (TCO). The system integrates seamlessly into existing IT environments and supports rapid deployment and scaling of resources.

• How does the Cisco HyperFlex HX Data Platform enhance the system?

  The Cisco HyperFlex HX Data Platform provides a distributed, highly available file system with comprehensive data services such as snapshots, clones, replication, and data deduplication and compression. It enables the efficient use of storage resources and enhances data protection and management capabilities.

• Is the Cisco HX2X0C-M5S compatible with third-party virtualization platforms?

  Yes, the Cisco HX2X0C-M5S is compatible with leading virtualization platforms including VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, and other hypervisors, providing flexibility in deployment and integration with existing virtualized environments.

• How does the Cisco Intersight management platform support this system?

  Cisco Intersight provides cloud-based infrastructure management, allowing administrators to monitor, manage, and optimize the Cisco HX2X0C-M5S Hyperconverged System from a single interface. It offers predictive analytics, proactive support, and automated workflows to enhance operational efficiency.

• What scalability options are available with the Cisco HX2X0C-M5S?

  The Cisco HX2X0C-M5S offers both scale-up and scale-out capabilities. You can add more nodes to increase compute and storage capacity, or upgrade existing nodes with additional drives or memory to meet growing resource demands. This ensures that the system can grow alongside your business requirements.

Warranty and Extended Support Options

• All products sold come with a 12 month return to base warranty.
• For most products, we can also offer extended maintenance contracts, with options such as 24x7 support and an onsite engineer that can repair or replace your part within 2 hours.

Delivery and Logistics

• Our stock is held in Botany, NSW, near major courier hubs and Sydney International Airport.

• We offer advanced logistics solutions, such as:
  • same day delivery,
  • same day collection,
  • overnight delivery,
  • tailgate services,
  • data centre
  • and secure location deliveries, etc.

• Our logistics team ensure every item is packed safe and secure, ensuring no damage occurs to your equipment, in fact, our customers often comment on how good our packing is, check out our ratings on trustpilot.

The XS Network Tech Difference

We are in independent network hardware distributor, our focus is on ensuring that our customers receive the correct tech solutions, at the best possible price, delivered as fast as possible.

We are real people, with a real passion for tech.

Our team endeavours to respond to all requests within 20 minutes or less (during business hours).

Our Stock

• We have the largest independent stock holding in Australia.
• We buy and sell network hardware. Our sources include excess gear from large projects, decommissioned customer gear and trusted national & international hardware partners and suppliers.
• We stock brand new and used network hardware, including hard to find components, modules and accessories, as well as end of life items that are no longer available from manufacturers.

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Doing Business with Us

• We are a registered Australian business, with accreditations and memberships for many government and corporate supply panels.
• We transact with all types of business, from end user small businesses, Managed & internet service providers to Local and Federal Government departments.

Corporate Accounts

Our corporate and government customers trade on corporate accounts, normally Net 30, we also accept Government P-Cards (subjects to T&Cs and approvals)

Prepaid Accounts

For prepaid accounts, we accept Electronic Funds Transfers (EFT) and credit card payment.

Logistics

• Our stock is held in Botany, NSW, near major courier hubs and Sydney International Airport.
• We offer advanced logistics solutions, such as same day delivery, same day collection, overnight delivery, tailgate services, data centre & secure location deliveries, etc.
• Our logistics team ensure every item is packed safe and secure, ensuring no damage occurs to your equipment, in fact, our customers often comment on how good our packing is, check out our ratings on trustpilot.

Warranty and Extended Support Options

• All products sold come with a 12 month return to base warranty.
• For most products, we can also offer extended maintenance contracts, with options such as 24x7 support and an onsite engineer that can repair or replace your part within 2 hours.

Circular Economy - E-Waste Reduction

• XS Network Tech is committed to extending the useful life of IT network hardware and accessories, contributing to a circular economy, and reducing e-waste.
• Waste reduction is part of our company Ethos. Besides being a prominent second hand network equipment dealer, we also try minimise waste by re-using packaging and protective shipping insulation products wherever possible.

Trade In Excess Equipment

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