Description
The Cisco UCS-SP-5108-AC3 UCS 5108 Blade Server Chassis is a foundational component of the Cisco Unified Computing System, engineered to deliver scalable, high-density compute infrastructure for modern data centers. As Cisco’s first blade-server chassis design, the UCS 5108 provides a simplified, unified architecture that reduces cabling, eliminates the need for dedicated chassis management modules, and lowers overall operational complexity.
Housed in a 6RU rack-mountable form factor, the chassis supports up to eight half-width or four full-width Cisco UCS B-Series blade servers, enabling flexible deployment configurations within a single enclosure. Standard front-to-back airflow and redundant, hot-swappable cooling and power components ensure consistent performance and high availability in enterprise and mission-critical environments.
The SmartPlay Select configuration includes integrated fabric connectivity, bundled fabric extenders, and essential accessories, making it an efficient, deployment-ready solution for organizations seeking simplified scaling across up to 20 chassis without added infrastructure overhead.
| Category | Specification |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Cisco |
| Brand | Cisco |
| Product Line | Cisco UCS 5108 Blade Server Chassis |
| Model | SmartPlay Select |
| Chassis Type | Blade Server Chassis |
| Form Factor | Rack-mountable |
| Rack Height | 6RU |
| Supported Blades | Up to 8 half-width or 4 full-width |
| Cooling System | Hot-swappable fans |
| Cooling Fans Installed | 8 |
| Power Supply Type | Hot-plug power supply |
| Power Output per PSU | 2500 W |
| Power Supplies Installed | 4 |
| Max Power Supplies Supported | 4 |
| Bundled Components | 2 × Cisco UCS 2304XP Fabric Extenders |
| Included Accessories | 4 × 40GBASE-CR4 passive copper cables (3 m), 8 × blade slot blanking panels |
| Operating Temperature | 50°F to 95°F |
| Operating Humidity | 5% to 93% (non-condensing) |
| TAA Compliant | Yes |
| Color | Gray |
| Width | 17.5 in |
| Depth | 32 in |
| Height | 10.5 in |
| Warranty | 3-year limited warranty |
| Compliance Standards | FCC Class A, UL, IEC, EN, CISPR, VCCI |
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From Scope to Sign-Off
A structured delivery process designed to reduce risk and keep projects moving.
Plan
Discovery, site review, requirements gathering, and project alignment. We define scope, constraints, and success criteria before any design work begins.
- Discovery calls & stakeholder interviews
- On-site survey & infrastructure review
- Requirements & use-case documentation
- Project scope, timeline & milestone alignment
Engineer
System design, schematics, signal flow, BOM development, and documentation. Every project leaves this phase with a complete engineering package.
- AV system design & signal flow diagrams
- Equipment selection & BOM development
- Rack layout & control system design
- As-built documentation package
Deploy
Procurement, logistics, installation, programming, commissioning, and training. We own the delivery from first shipment to final handoff.
- Authorized procurement & logistics coordination
- Physical installation & cable management
- Control system programming & configuration
- Commissioning, testing & end-user training
Support
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- 24/7 remote system monitoring
- Preventive & reactive maintenance
- Technology lifecycle & refresh planning
- Long-term service level agreements
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