Cisco HyperFlex for Systems Engineers (CHXSE)

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They do not require Cisco Fabric Interconnects to operate, which reduces the Operating Expenses (OpEx) associated with the deployment.

They require Cisco Fabric Interconnects to operate, which reduces the Operating Expenses (OpEx) associated with the deployment.

They do not require Cisco Fabric Interconnects to operate, which reduces the Capital Expenses (CapEx) associated with the deployment.

They require Cisco Fabric Interconnects to operate, which reduces the Capital Expenses (CapEx) associated with the deployment.

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“Software only” solutions can result in a lack of simplicity for installation and maintenance. While setup and maintenance of an HCI solution might be simple, configurations and maintenance are still needed for the hardware part, which is not orchestrated by the HCI solution.

“Software only” HCI solutions often mean that HCI vendors do not have control over the hardware the consumer uses. The lack of control over the hardware can result in the hardware not being security-compliant, usually the case with white box solutions, or not being optimally configured for the given HCI solution.

“Hardware only” solutions require less latency for data aggregation.

Validated yet “mixed” hardware systems may be supported by the specific original equipment manufacturers but software vendors require a master-level services agreement.

Validated hardware does not mean smooth performance, which particularly applies to hardware that is seldom chosen for the hardware part of the “software only” solution.

“Software only” solutions are inherently more secure, adhering to government regulations.

in non-volatile memory on the VIC

in VCenter virtual machine image

in UCS Manager server profiles

in UCS Manager service profiles