The Cisco UCS X-Series is designed with sustainability in mind, helping organizations reduce their environmental impact through features like modular hardware design, centralized power and cooling infrastructure, and reduced material consumption. This design allows for hardware consolidation, which leads to decreased power consumption and lower greenhouse gas emissions.

The UCS X-Series improves power efficiency by utilizing a higher voltage distribution of 54V, which reduces current and heat generation. Additionally, its modular design allows for fewer components, leading to an estimated 7.7% reduction in power consumption and heat expended compared to traditional rack servers, even under full utilization.

Hardware consolidation in the UCS X-Series allows organizations to reuse components and reduce the number of physical parts needed, which translates to lower material consumption and energy use. This approach not only simplifies infrastructure but also supports sustainability goals by minimizing waste and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.