The Cisco UCS S3260 Storage Server is a modular, high-density, dual-node x86 server designed to deliver exceptional performance and scalability for data-intensive workloads. With its flexible architecture, it supports up to 960 terabytes of local storage in a compact 4-rack-unit (4RU form factor, making it ideal for environments requiring rapid scaling from terabytes to petabytes. Integrated with Cisco UCS Manager, the S3260 simplifies storage management, enabling efficient deployment and operation. Key Features and Functionality: - Dual Two-Socket Server Nodes: Each node is powered by Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors, offering up to 44 cores per server node, ensuring robust processing capabilities. - High Memory Capacity: Supports up to 1.5 TB of DDR4 memory per server node, totaling 3 TB, to handle memory-intensive applications. - Massive Storage Capacity: Provides up to 960 TB of local storage, easily scalable to petabytes, accommodating extensive data growth. - Flexible Storage Configurations: Supports high-performance NVMe and flash memory, with drives configurable in enterprise-class RAID redundancy or JBOD in pass-through mode. - Advanced I/O Capabilities: Equipped with dual-port 40 Gbps System I/O Controllers featuring Cisco VIC 1300 Series Embedded Chip, offering unified I/O for Ethernet or Fibre Channel to seamlessly integrate with existing NAS or SAN storage environments. - Policy-Driven Storage Management: Utilizes a policy-based storage management framework for zero-touch capacity on demand, streamlining operations and reducing administrative overhead. Primary Value and User Solutions: The Cisco UCS S3260 Storage Server addresses the challenges of managing rapidly growing data volumes by providing a scalable, high-performance, and flexible storage solution. Its modular design ensures investment protection through easy upgrades of system components without data migration. The integration with Cisco UCS Manager simplifies storage management, enabling quick deployment and efficient operation. This makes the S3260 an ideal choice for enterprises and service providers seeking to optimize their storage infrastructure for big data applications, software-defined storage environments, media streaming, and content distribution.