Cisco UCS C-Series Rack Servers Reviews

Name: Cisco UCS C-Series Rack Servers
Brand: Cisco
Rating: 4.2 (31 reviews)

Vendor: Cisco

4.2 out of 5

31 reviews
96% willing to recommend

What is Cisco UCS C-Series Rack Servers?

UCS C-Series Rack Servers deliver unified computing in an industry-standard form factor to reduce TCO and increase agility. Each server addresses varying workload challenges through a balance of processing, memory, I/O, and internal storage resources.

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Cisco UCS C-Series Rack Servers is the #3 ranked solution in top Density Optimized Servers and #5 ranked solution in top Rack Servers. PeerSpot users give Cisco UCS C-Series Rack Servers an average rating of 8.4 out of 10. Cisco UCS C-Series Rack Servers is most commonly compared to Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers: Cisco UCS C-Series Rack Servers vs Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers. Cisco UCS C-Series Rack Servers is popular among the large enterprise segment, accounting for 61% of users researching this solution on PeerSpot. The top industry researching this solution are professionals from a computer software company, accounting for 17% of all views.

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Featured Cisco UCS C-Series Rack Servers reviews

Berthold Manz

CTO at ExperTeach GmbH

If you are integrated into the Cisco management solution, it is very easy to handle. The performance aspects of Cisco UCS C-Series Rack Servers are very strong. The ability to move from one server to another without changing anything is excellent. We can transfer all the identity of the servers between the servers.

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Kalpesh Savaliya

Asst. Manager IT at APM Terminals, Inc.

We use these rack servers for terminal operating systems The initial setup could be easier. I have been working with Cisco UCS C-Series Rack Servers for five years. This is a stable product. For our use case, this product is scalable up to 16 blades, including two sites. I don't know how well…

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Ernesto-Gonzalez

Solutions Architect at a computer software company with 5,001-10,000 employees

The initial setup is very easy. Cisco documentation, specifically the UCS C-Series, is excellent. They have an installation wizard, so you can follow the step-by-step and finish the initial configuration. It takes around two hours to complete. Two people are required for the physical installation, but I do it myself for the logical configuration.

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Cisco UCS C-Series Rack Servers mindshare

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As of August 2025, the mindshare of Cisco UCS C-Series Rack Servers in the Rack Servers category stands at 5.0%, up from 4.9% compared to the previous year, according to calculations based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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PeerResearch reports based on Cisco UCS C-Series Rack Servers reviews

Type	Title	Date
Category	Rack Servers	Aug 18, 2025	Download
Product	Reviews, tips, and advice from real users	Aug 18, 2025	Download
Comparison	Cisco UCS C-Series Rack Servers vs Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers	Aug 18, 2025	Download
Comparison	Cisco UCS C-Series Rack Servers vs HPE ProLiant DL Servers	Aug 18, 2025	Download
Comparison	Cisco UCS C-Series Rack Servers vs Lenovo ThinkSystem Rack Servers	Aug 18, 2025	Download

Title	Rating	Mindshare	Recommending
Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers	4.5	27.5%	98%	211 interviews Add to research
HPE ProLiant DL Servers	4.3	21.8%	95%	158 interviews Add to research

Valuable Features

Cisco UCS C-Series Rack Servers are praised for stability, easy management, and reliability with a user-friendly interface. Valuable features include hardware customization, great scalability, seamless integration, excellent performance, and strong server management via UCS Manager. The servers are compatible with Cisco cloud and other vendors' products, offering reliable networking with Cisco UCS Virtual Interface Card and UCS Fabric Interconnects. They facilitate virtualization, offer dynamic hardware configurations, and ensure robust technical support.

"The processors are so strong that they can deliver AI solutions without any additional GPU card, but we are also using some GPUs, which surely gives even better results."
"The C-series is the most valuable."
"The product's stability is good. Stability-wise, I rate the solution a nine to ten out of ten."

Room for Improvement

Cisco UCS C-Series Rack Servers need enhanced support, faster response times, and a more flexible pricing model. Users desire improved manageability, cloud integration, and compatibility with third-party solutions. Adding a broader storage portfolio, better integration with VMware, scalability, and AI features can increase appeal. Extended warranty periods and proactive support are also sought. Users find the cost prohibitive, requiring discounts. Enhanced technical support, expanded capacities, and user-friendly monitoring features could further improve user experience.

"The improvement should be done as per customer requirements."
"The scalability of the product is an area of concern where Cisco needs to focus on making some improvements."
"There is very little scalability for the cluster. If you need a higher availability, there is a user limitation. So that is the low side."

Pricing

Cisco UCS C-Series Rack Servers are often perceived as expensive compared to competitors such as Dell and HPE. Organizations suggest that the costs can be high, especially for CPU and RAM upgrades. Bundling with other Cisco products may offer better value, and Intersight licensing provides added benefits. Many find the pricing strategies influenced by configuration choices, regional factors, and discounts. While some appreciate the features and support, others feel the standalone product could be more cost-effective.

"The solution is moderately priced."
"The pricing is expensive."
"My company has an agreement with Cisco to get discounted rates. It is one of the reasons why we chose the product."

Popular Use Cases

Cisco UCS C-Series Rack Servers are primarily used for hosting virtual machines, particularly with VMware, supporting applications like VMware ESXi, SQL, Oracle, and SAP. They are utilized in data centers for virtualization, managing communications, cloud infrastructure with ROS and Nutanix, and collaboration deployments including Cisco CallManager and Unity Connection. Customers leverage them for tasks like terminal operating systems, IP telephony, AI, ML projects, routing, and storage solutions, often valuing high network throughput.

Service and Support

Cisco's customer service and support receive mixed feedback. Many find it reliable and effective, especially in resolving issues. Users mention excellent 24/7 service and access to a learning platform. Some note inconsistencies in responses and delays in root cause analysis, requiring escalation. Complaints about response time and knowledge variability appear, while others highlight consistent support. Comparison with competitors like Dell and HP suggests users value Cisco's offerings.

Deployment

Users found Cisco UCS C-Series Rack Servers' initial setup to be straightforward and simple. Most mentioned the process takes between one to three hours, depending on experience, with some noting it might take longer when assembling hardware components independently. Deploying through Cisco's CIMC is preferred over alternatives. Some users highlighted the complexity compared to HyperFlex but still achieved satisfactory results. Cisco documentation received praise for its clarity and user-friendly installation wizard.

Scalability

Cisco UCS C-Series Rack Servers exhibit scalability with varying opinions. Some users find scalability limited to hardware additions like nodes, while others praise its capacity for memory and CPU expansion. It supports both small businesses and larger enterprises, though some prefer alternatives for extensive scalability needs. Challenges involve cost and capacity constraints, but many appreciate its ability to increase memory and disk capabilities, with some rating its scalability highly despite reservations.

Stability

Cisco UCS C-Series Rack Servers exhibit exceptional stability with minimal hardware issues. Users report they rarely encounter problems, even during power outages, with a robust performance that avoids crashes or freezes. Occasional disk failures are noted, but users attribute high stability to reliable components like Intel processors and Samsung or Hynix RAM. Hardware and firmware updates effectively mitigate issues. Many give it a stability rating of nine or ten out of ten.

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Cisco UCS C-Series Rack Servers was previously known as Unified Computing System C-Series, Cisco UCS C-Series.

Cisco UCS C-Series Rack Servers customers

Advanced Medical Transport, Aegean Motorway, Anilana Hotels and Resorts, Artoni Transporti, BH Telecom, Bowling Green State University, City of Mississauga, Dualtec Cloud Builders, Electricity Authority of Cyprus, Grupo Industrial Saltillo (GIS), Kind en Gezin, Kuwait Petroleum Italia, Nationwide, Quest, Talbots, University of St. Gallen