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  "description": "Cisco UCS Foundation refers to the core architectural building blocks and management frameworks of the Cisco Unified Computing System. It encompasses the integration of computing hardware, switching fabric, and management software designed to simplify data center deployment.",
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      "slug": "dell-poweredge-mx",
      "name": "Dell PowerEdge MX"
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    "founded": "2009",
    "headquarters": "San Jose, California, USA",
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    "funding_stage": "Not publicly available",
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      "Generic Virtualization Tools: Utilizing generic server virtualization software on white-box hardware without integrated fabric management."
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