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FLEXPODMaximize IT responsiveness. Minimize risk.
What is Flexpod?
Integrated computing, networking and storage solution
Standardized, pre-validated, converged infrastructure platform
Virtualized or non-virtualized environments
Flexible: One platform scales to fit many workloads
Flexpod ComponentsSwitches Nexus 9000Nexus 7000Nexus 6000Nexus 5000Nexus 3000Nexus 2000Nexus 1100
NetApp FAS2600FAS8200FAS9000E-SeriesSolidFire
UCS UCS 6324UCS 6200/6300UCS 5108UCS 2200/2300UCS B-SeriesUCS C-SeriesCisco VIC
HYPERVISORS VMware ESXiMicrosoft
Hyper-VCitrix
XenServerKVM/Red Hat
Next-Gen Converged Infrastructure Cisco UCS Servers
and UCS Manager Cisco Nexus
Family Switches NetApp clustered
data ONTAP
・ Pool resources• Single server or storage• Service profiles
・ Abstract Resources• Virtualized servers and
storage• Stateless computing• Dynamic scalability
・ Consume Resources• Service catalogs• Rapid resource provisioning• Open APIs
Virtualized Storage Pool
Virtualized Compute Pool
Virtualized Network Pool
Virtualization
App AppAppApp
AppApp
Bare Metal
The Benefits One platform serves all
computing needs Flexibility Built-in data center
efficiencies Reduced risk
FLEXPOD EXPRESS FLEXPOD DATACENTER
FLEXPOD SELECT
TARGET: SMB, remote, departmental
Distinct Architectures
ENTRY-LEVELCisco UCS, Nexus, NetApp FAS
TARGET: Enterprise/service
provider
Massively scalable, all virtual
Cisco UCS, Nexus & FAS/AFF
Target: Specific application deployments in the
enterpriseApp
File System
Direct or fabric
NetApp E-Series, FASExpa
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Departmental deployments, VAR velocity
Distinct Architectures
Capacity, performance, floor tiles, power and price stay the same each time.
Hypervisor
Unified Management
Hypervisor
Unified Management
Hypervisor
Unified Management
HypervisorHypervisor
Unified Management
Right-sized & Reproducible
FlexPod Datacenter
Cisco UCS C-Series
Managed Servers
Cisco NexusFabric Extenders
HA HA
Cisco UCS 5108
B-Series Chassis
Cisco UCS Fabric Interconnects
Cisco Nexus Switches
NetApp Storage ArraysHA HA
Scale Up Up to 20 pairs of Cisco Fabric Extenders (FEXs)
Up to 160 Cisco UCS servers
• B-Series Blade Servers• C-Series Rack Mount
Servers Up to 24 NetApp FAS
controllers• NAS only = 24* nodes• SAN = 12* nodes
* FAS2600 limit is 8/8
Predictable andhighly efficient
Manage pools of resources, not individual systems
Easily scale vertically or horizontally
Increased performance and capacity
Scale Out
Reduce Risk with FlexPodGuides for high-quality, repeatable deployments
FlexPod Data Center with Cisco UCS 6300Fabric Interconnect & VMware vSphere6.0 U1 Design GuideDesign Guide for FlexPod Data Center with Cisco UCS Manager 3.1 & VMware vSphere 6.0 U1
Last Updated: July 6, 2016
Design guides: CVD and NVA
Deployment guides
Technical specsApplication
workloadsSolution guidesSizing guidance
Validated Solutions50+ VALIDATED APPLICATIONS & WORKLOAD DESIGNS
SECURE SEPARATION SECURE MULTI-TENANCY
Optimized for Any Workload
Management ApproachFLEXPOD
NetApp FAS and AFF controllers run Data ONTAP
Cisco Nexus switches run NX-OS
Cisco UCS systems managed by UCS Manager
All FlexPod components manageable by UCS Director
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Why Force 3 for FlexPod?
We design the perfect FlexPod for your situation and price point
Engineering talent to maximize your FlexPod investment • Extensive service capabilities
with NetApp-certified engineers• On-site and remote services
Great understanding of
converged infrastructure solutions and how they fit in your environments
Flexible arrangements including:
• Full implementation• Residency• Economical service credits
Force 3 is the Network Security Company.
We provide secure IT solutions and services for clients who demand value and reliability. Together with our parent company, Sirius Computer Solutions, we offer a wide range of solutions and services backed by expert engineers and strategic partnerships.
From design to deployment, support and maintenance, we constantly focus on supporting our customers’ missions and promoting the best possible outcomes. Your success is critical to us—and we don’t succeed unless you do.
Learn more about Force 3’s solutions and services. ◼ Phone: 800-391-0204 ◼ Address: 2151 Priest Bridge Drive, Crofton, MD 21114 ◼ Email: sales@force3.com ◼ Online: www.force3.com