CISCO UCS-IOM-2304 – UCS 2304XP I/O Module (4 External, 8 Internal 40Gb Ports)

Detailed Description:

The CISCO UCS-IOM-2304 is an integral component of Cisco’s Unified Computing System (UCS), specifically designed to enhance the connectivity and manageability of UCS blade servers. This I/O module (IOM) features 4 external and 8 internal 40Gbps ports, dramatically increasing the bandwidth available for both server-to-network and server-to-server communications. The UCS 2304XP I/O Module seamlessly integrates with UCS Fabric Interconnects, providing an automated, policy-based, systemwide fabric for networking and storage resources. This simplification reduces total cost of ownership and enhances the operational efficiency of the data center. Additionally, it supports virtual machine-aware networking, ensuring optimal performance and security for virtualized environments. With its ability to deliver high-speed connections and support for a broad range of virtualization technologies, the UCS-IOM-2304 is perfectly suited for environments that require high-density, high-bandwidth connectivity to support intense computational workloads and complex networking architectures, all while maintaining operational simplicity and scalability.