Cisco UCS Fabric Interconnects are integral components of the Cisco Unified Computing System , providing both network connectivity and centralized management for UCS servers. They unify computing, networking, storage access, and virtualization resources into a cohesive system designed to reduce Total Cost of Ownership and increase business agility. Key Features and Functionality: - Unified Fabric Support: Cisco UCS Fabric Interconnects offer line-rate, low-latency, lossless Ethernet and Fibre Channel over Ethernet functions, supporting various speeds including 10/25/40/50/100 Gigabit Ethernet and 16/32/64G Fibre Channel. - Centralized Management: They provide a single management domain for all connected UCS servers, enabling streamlined operations and simplified management. - High Performance: With switching capacities up to 11.6 Tbps, they ensure efficient data flow and support for high-bandwidth applications. - Scalability: Designed to support both blade and rack servers, they facilitate seamless scalability within the data center. Primary Value and User Solutions: Cisco UCS Fabric Interconnects simplify data center operations by consolidating LAN and SAN connectivity into a unified fabric. This integration reduces the complexity of managing separate networks, lowers operational costs, and enhances scalability. By providing a single point of management for all connected servers, they enable faster deployment of applications and services, improving overall business agility.