Cisco AI Pod for Inferencing (UCS X-Series Based)

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SKU: AIPOD-X9508-INF-K9 | Part #: AIPOD-X9508-INF-K9 | MPN: AIPOD-X9508-INF-K9

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About the Cisco AI Pod for Inferencing (UCS X-Series Based)

The Cisco AI Pod for Inferencing (UCS X-Series Based) features onboard unified fabric connectivity with 100GbE / 25GbE network speeds across Ethernet and Fibre Channel, supported by multiple PCIe expansion slots via the X440p PCIe Node for GPU acceleration and storage integration. Built on the Cisco UCS X9508 modular chassis—a 7U, 8-slot platform—this system accommodates up to 8 compute or expansion nodes per chassis with multi-chassis scale-out capabilities, enabling flexible AI and machine learning inferencing deployments across enterprise data centers and hybrid cloud environments.

The platform integrates Cisco UCS X210c M7 and X410c M7 compute nodes with a Cisco UCS 6536 Fabric Interconnect for centralized switching and management. Storage connectivity supports NVMe, SAS, and SATA via compute nodes, with external SAN and NFS integration for hybrid storage architectures. Cisco Intersight provides cloud-connected, SaaS-based lifecycle management alongside Redfish API, SNMP, and IPMI protocols, enabling Ansible and Terraform integrations. Redundant N+1 and N+N hot-swappable power supplies and tool-less fan modules ensure operational resilience. The solution is validated for VMware vSphere, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ubuntu, Windows Server, and Red Hat OpenShift workloads, making it ideal for AI infrastructure teams and IT procurement teams architecting edge-to-core AI pipelines. For detailed configuration options and availability of the AIPOD-X9508-INF-K9, contact Omnixon Global to request a quotation.

Typical Deployment Scenarios

  • Real-time AI model inferencing in enterprise data centers with unified 100GbE fabric connectivity
  • Hybrid cloud edge-to-core AI pipelines leveraging Cisco Intersight management across multiple chassis
  • GPU-accelerated workloads on X440p PCIe expansion nodes with NVMe and external SAN storage
  • Red Hat OpenShift containerized ML inferencing platforms with VMware vSphere integration
  • Multi-tenant private cloud deployments with hot-swappable redundancy and Ansible automation

Technical Specifications

BrandCisco
CategoryServers
SKUAIPOD-X9508-INF-K9
Part NumberAIPOD-X9508-INF-K9
ConditionNew
Manufacturer Part NumberAIPOD-X9508-INF-K9
Product LineCisco AI Pod for Inferencing
PlatformCisco UCS X-Series
Base ChassisCisco UCS X9508 Modular Chassis
Chassis Form Factor8-slot modular chassis, 7U
Chassis Rack Units7U
Compute Node CompatibilityCisco UCS X210c M7 and X410c M7 compute nodes
Fabric InterconnectCisco UCS 6536 Fabric Interconnect
Management PlatformCisco Intersight (SaaS-based, cloud-connected lifecycle management)
GPU SupportGPU-capable via UCS X-Series compute nodes with PCIe expansion (X440p PCIe Node)
Network Fabric100GbE / 25GbE unified fabric; supports Ethernet and FC over unified uplinks
Storage ConnectivityNVMe, SAS/SATA support via compute nodes; external SAN and NFS integration supported
ScalabilityUp to 8 compute or expansion nodes per chassis; multi-chassis scale-out supported
Power SupplyN+1 and N+N redundant hot-swappable power supplies
CoolingTool-less hot-swappable fan modules with front-to-rear airflow
Management Protocol SupportRedfish API, SNMP, IPMI via Intersight; supports Ansible, Terraform integrations
Operating System SupportVMware vSphere, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ubuntu, Windows Server, Red Hat OpenShift
Workload TypeAI/ML Inferencing (validated reference architecture)
Intended DeploymentEnterprise data center, private cloud, hybrid cloud edge-to-core AI pipelines

Frequently Asked Questions about Cisco AI Pod for Inferencing (UCS X-Series Based)

What does the Cisco AI Pod for Inferencing (UCS X-Series Based) do?

The Cisco AI Pod for Inferencing (UCS X-Series Based) is built for enterprise data-center workloads — virtualization (VMware, Proxmox, Nutanix), private cloud, database hosting, and AI/ML training. It fits standard EIA-310 server racks and supports redundant PSUs and hot-swap drives common in production environments.

What are the headline specs of the Cisco AI Pod for Inferencing (UCS X-Series Based)?

Key specifications for the Cisco AI Pod for Inferencing (UCS X-Series Based): new condition; gpu support NVIDIA L40S; ai optimized Yes. Manufacturer part number AIPOD-X9508-INF-K9. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.