Flexible, Scalable, Converged Infrastructure

The Cisco UCS 6248UP 48-Port Fabric Interconnect is a core part of the Cisco Unified Computing System. Typically deployed in redundant pairs, the Cisco UCS 6248UP Fabric Interconnects provide uniform access to both networks and storage.

Video Data Sheet

Cisco UCS 6200 Fabric Interconnects promote flexible, scalable convergence. (3:58 min)

Feature and Capabilities

Benefit from a low total cost of ownership (TCO) with enhanced features and capabilities:

Increased bandwidth up to 960 Gbps
Higher port density: Up to 48 ports in one rack unit (1RU) including one expansion module with 16 unified ports
High-performance, flexible, unified ports capable of line-rate, low-latency, lossless 1/10 Gigabit Ethernet, Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE), and 4/2/1 and 8/4/2 Fibre Channel
Reduced port-to-port latency from 3.2 microseconds to 2 microseconds Fibre Channel
Centralized unified management with Cisco UCS Manager
Efficient cooling and serviceability: Front-to-back cooling, redundant front-plug fans and power supplies, and rear cabling

Highly Scalable Architecture

The Fabric Extender architecture architecture scales up to 20 chassis in a single unified system without additional complexity, eliminating dedicated chassis management and blade switches, and reducing cabling.

Virtual-Machine-Optimized Services

VM-FEX technology helps enable a consistent operational model and visibility between physical and virtual environments; it simplifies enforcement of security and network policy when moving virtual machines across hosts.

Note: Please contact your Cisco representative for new product orderability and first customer shipment (FCS) timelines.

Unified Computing Makes an Impact
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Solution Overview: Cisco Unified Computing System (PDF - 3.6 MB)
The Cisco Unified Computing System unites compute, network, storage access, and virtualization into a cohesive system designed to reduce TCO and increase business agility.

Technology Overview of Unified Computing
The Cisco Unified Computing System is built to meet today's demands while being ready to accommodate future technologies.

How It Works - Video Demo

Accelerate the delivery of new services simply, reliably, and securely through end-to-end provisioning and migration support for both virtualized and non-virtualized systems.