Learn more about the broad Cisco UCS management ecosystem. (3:35 min)
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Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) Manager provides unified, embedded management of all components of the Cisco UCS and the ability to allocate resources through an XML API. Building on this API, Cisco collaborates with a broad set of higher-level systems management leaders to deliver optimized, tested integrations covering the entire operational lifecycle.
Save Time, Add Value
Cisco UCS Manager delivers granular system visibility and control to minimize time spent on manual operations and troubleshooting of third-party management solutions. In addition, it expedites data center consolidation and allows users to extract more value from Cisco UCS assets.
The Cisco UCS programmable infrastructure allows unified management and provisioning for data center automation.
The Cisco UCS Manager XML API is a fully documented interface to over 9000 managed UCS objects. Cisco provides public access to this API through the Cisco Developer Network (CDN).
To support you in developing for the UCS XML API, the following resources are available from the CDN:
More than 20 management applications from these vendors have been qualified with Cisco UCS Manager, with more being added regularly. Learn more about specific applications.
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UCS Manager: Operating with the Infrastructure (PDF - 292 KB)
Cisco collaborates with a broad set of higher-level systems management leaders to integrate unique UCS capabilities with their solutions.