Cisco’s Unified Computing Systems (UCS) has acquired the reputation of leading the next-generation of data center platforms by merging together the IT needs of computing, networking, storage access and virtualization into one unified system.

Cisco has recently announced their Q3 Cisco Smart Play bundles. Now until April 28, 2012 there are (10) extensively discounted UCS B-Series Blade Server and C-Series Rack-Mount Server Bundles that are fully configured and ready to be implemented in any data center. This is a great opportunity for any company to experience the next-generation of data center platforms with Cisco’s UCS at an exceptionally low entry point.

UCS B-Series Smart Play Promo Summary

The Smart Play UCS B-Series Bundles have (4) options that range from an introductory priced B200 bundle to a high performance B230 Bundle which most now include the NEW Cisco 6248 48 Unified Port Fabric Interconnects.  Based on the hard drive restraints experienced around the world, Cisco has now provided the option to purchase these Smart Play bundles “with” or “without” hard drives to meet faster delivery times for customers who wish to boot their UCS from SAN.

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Below is a list of upcoming eGroup events, w/ a link to the registration page for each:

SEPTEMBER

September 9-10th: eGroup is a Platinum Sponsor of the AITP’s Greater Charleston Business + Technology Summit in Charleston. 

September 13-14: eGroup will have a booth at SCITDA–South Carolina Information Technology Director’s Association Fall Conference in Columbia. 

September 16th: eGroup is a Platinum Sponsor of the Carolinas Technology Conference in Columbia.

September 24th: Charlotte UCS Users Group– eGroup will be demoing its own UCS B-Series equipment and running a View lab.  *Registration information to come!*

September 25th: USMC Mud Run. eGroup is participating, along w/ customers and vendors, in an all-terrain adventure race in Columbia, SC.

OCTOBER

October 2nd: eGroup is a Silver Sponsor of SQL Saturday in Columbia.