Jun 02, 2015 this new reference architecture is base on the latest versions of vmware horizon view 6. The hardware utilized in this reference architecture is based on. Architecture posted on 20140227 by zhurachel this cvd provides a 2000seat virtual desktop infrastructure using citrix xendesktop 7. Netapp flexpod is a reference architecture for server, storage and networking. Cisco validated designs for cloud part 3 flexpod didier rombaut over the past two weeks, tom nallen introduced the concept and benefits of the cisco validated design, then laszlo bojtos, illustrated this concept with the cloud service assurance for virtualized multiservices data center 2. Bhumik patel is a partner architect in vmwares technical alliances team focusing on driving joint solutions with strategic partners. Flexpod powers demanding ai applications and accelerates your data pipeline for. Netapp 3d flexpod app portal integrated infrastructures. The validated design in the architecture is an ongoing debate. To plan the physical location of the storage systems, refer to the netapp. Vmware reference architecture overview vmware horizon. Nov 09, 2012 cisco validated designs for cloud part 3 flexpod didier rombaut over the past two weeks, tom nallen introduced the concept and benefits of the cisco validated design, then laszlo bojtos, illustrated this concept with the cloud service assurance for virtualized multiservices data center 2.
Cisco validated designs for cloud part 3 flexpod cisco. Jul 26, 2016 to provide a common experience across devices, to address more than only windows applications, and to allow the solution to evolve to changing demands, this reference architecture also includes vmware identity manager in every use case. Vmware virtual san with cisco ucs reference architecture. May 28, 20 this paper describes the flexpod reference architecture for vmware view 5. Flexpod datacenter with netapp all flash fas and vmware horizon nva design a general overview of this validated solution, including components, best practices and more. Dec 10, 20 c9763348900 flexpod solution orchestration with flexpod for vmware cisco ucs apis cisco nexus and dcnm apis netapp oncommand apis flexpod infrastructure management solution architecture orchestration esmt, vdi, ms applications, xaas, testing and development, etc.
The reference architecture covered in this document leverages cisco nexus 9000 for. Flexpod for virtual desktop infrastructure solutions use. Flexpod, from cisco and netapp, is purposebuilt for highcapacity virtualized environments that enable enterprise workloads to function seamlessly at scale. Figure 2 flexpod express with vmware vsphere 10gbe architecture. Flexpod is a reference architecture for server, storage and networking components that are pretested and validated to work together as an integrated infrastructure stack. Notouch desktop migrates your existing windows pc into a hassle free and easy to manage software based thin client with the newest vmware horizon view. Apr 12, 2016 flexpod base technology and vmware architecture models. Vmware experts will certify that the sddc architectures made by partners and powered by. Stratodesk notouch desktop is an os and management solution for x86 and arm based endpoints repurposed pcs and laptops, raspberry pis and thin clients in vmware and other vdi environments. Despite its rigid reputation, there is at least some flexibility to vblock. Flexpod reference architectures are delivered as cisco validated designs cvds or. Flexpod datacenter with red hat enterprise linux openstack platform. The vmware validated design certified partner architecture program provides the tools, resources, knowledge, and support to deliver integrated solutions that help customers achieve successful it outcomes and accelerate sddc adoption.
You can borrow flexpod based on the reference architecture. Flexpod still remains more of a reference architecture assembled by channel partners than a stack preassembled as a unit at the factory, but the architecture is now more standardized and detailed, rogers said, with a minimum set of requirements for certification. Netapp and cisco collaborated with vmware to deliver the vmware vsphere on flexpod datacenter. Flexpod express with vmware vsphere 10gbe architecture. Cisco ucs director delivers a foundation for private cloud infrastructure as a service iaas. We use cookies for advertising, social media and analytics purposes. The paper details the best integration points for each of. Vmware reference architecture overview vmware horizon view. May 05, 2017 flexpod datacenter with vmware vsphere 6. You can view or download more technical specifications of the aff. Flexpod datacenter with vmware vsphere 6 is a predesigned, bestpractice data center architecture built on the cisco unified computing system ucs, the cisco nexus 9000 family of switches, and netapp aff. Table 6 vmware vcenter server appliance vm configuration. Vmware instant clone technology for fast desktop and rdsh provisioning vmware app volumes for realtime application delivery. Figure 2 flexpod express with microsoft windows server hyperv 2016 10gbe architecture.
The cisco validated design cvd program consists of systems and solutions designed, tested, and documented to facilitate faster, more reliable, and more. Evolving sdn market ciscos and netapps decision to not support vmware s nsx on the flexpod reference architecture can either make or break flexpod, depending on the direction the sdn market. Read about how we use cookies and how you can control them here. Sep 08, 2016 our flexpod bundle gives you dashboards and reports for a complete solution. Cisco and netapp have created a platform that is both flexible and scalable for multiple use cases and applications. Vmware validated design certified partner architecture. And, with easy configuration and management, flexpod allows businesses to scale globally while reducing both operational and capital costs. This document describes the cisco and netapp flexpod datacenter with vmware vsphere 6. Netapp allflash fas flexpod solution for vmware horizon view. This new reference architecture is base on the latest versions of vmware horizon view 6. Identity manager is a service that extends the onpremises directory infrastructure to provide a seamless.
Download and merge netapp cluster switch reference configuration file. No matter what proprietary or legacy software and systems your hospital, energy company, manufacturing plant, government agency or school system uses, flexpod will fit right in. Nov 18, 2019 flexpod can scale up for greater performance and capacity adding compute, network, or storage resources individually as needed, or it can scale out for environments that require multiple consistent deployments such as rolling out of additional flexpod stacks. This poster depicts many portions of the fundamental architecture for both quick reference and discussion. Flexpod helps businesses and institutions all over the world to be efficient, support their customers, and drive successful outcomes.
Together they deliver on technology innovation, solution development, and gotomarket collaboration with flexpod. The unit can be scaled both up adding resources to a flexpod unit and out adding more flexpod units. Bhumik patel is a partner architect in vmware s technical alliances team focusing on driving joint solutions with strategic partners. White paper vmware horizon 7 enterprise edition reference. Mar 23, 2017 we wanted a way to provide a quick architecture reference as you get started with the design. The flexpod reference architecture will not be supporting vmwares nsx softwaredefined networking technology but will instead support. It also provides detailed guidance on how to architect, implement, and manage a large, scalable vmware view solution with flexpod. Flexpod datacenter is a best practice data center architecture. Netapp verified architecture flexpod express with microsoft windows 2016 hyperv and fas2600 nva deployment melissa palmer, lindsey street, netapp. Last month, blue medora released a management pack for vce vblock. Va1110fpdesignflexpod datacenter with netapp allflash. Jmp is composed of the following vmware technologies.
Vmware vsphere, the most popular virtualization platform in enterprise class data centers, on flexpod. Flexpod base technology and vmware architecture models. Flexpod select incorporates the best aspects of flexpod datacenter and tailors the infrastructure to a given application. Reference architecturebased design citrix xendesktop. The scale for the reference architecture has increased from 2,000 desktops to 2,500 desktops with commensurate changes to the configuration of the underlying hardware.
Evolving sdn market ciscos and netapps decision to not support vmwares nsx on the flexpod reference architecture can either make or break flexpod, depending on the direction the sdn market. Flexpod datacenter scalable infrastructure for workload enterprise applications, virtualization, vdi, and public and private cloud. Flexpod sf the same reliable infrastructure, with the additional benefit of the netapp solidfire allflash storage platform. Aug 08, 2014 for details on virtual san on the cisco ucs cseries configuration and testing results, download the vmware virtual san with cisco ucs reference architecture today. Prescriptive pool based policy driven automate analyze control many. This plugin began its life as a solution from vmware.
Cisco and netapp have worked together to build one of the strongest, most successful technology partnerships. The netapp verified architecture nva program offers customers a validated. One benefit of the flexpod architecture is the ability to customize or flex the. If you continue to use this site, you consent to our use of cookies. Overview to install a disk shelf for a new storage system. All software components, including the oss, have been upgraded to more recent versions. Flexpod express offers customers an entrylevel solution with technologies from cisco and netapp. For details on virtual san on the cisco ucs cseries configuration and testing results, download the vmware virtual san with cisco ucs reference architecture today. The reference architecture detailed in this document highlights the resiliency, cost benefit, and ease of deployment of an ipbased storage solution. Flexpod converged infrastructure from cisco and netapp is a scalable and flexible hybrid cloud platform built for your industry and situation. The scale for the reference architecture has increased from 2,000 desktops to 2,500 desktops.
Flexpod express with microsoft 2016 hyperv and fas2600. Dec 16, 2010 flexpod still remains more of a reference architecture assembled by channel partners than a stack preassembled as a unit at the factory, but the architecture is now more standardized and detailed, rogers said, with a minimum set of requirements for certification. Improve highavailability and network quality of service. Flexpod reference architectures are delivered as cisco validated designs cvds or netapp verified. Flexpod can scale up for greater performance and capacity adding compute, network, or storage resources individually as needed, or it can scale out for environments that require multiple consistent deployments such as rolling out of additional flexpod stacks. Cisco hyperflex hxseries is most compared with vxrail, nutanix and vmware vsan, whereas flexpod is most compared with cisco hyperflex hxseries, vxrail and nutanix. Download and install the latest available cisco nxos software for the cisco nexus. Netapp vmware on vsphere built on flexpod datacenter.
Flexpod datacenter with citrix xendesktop the flexpod datacenter solution brings the power of the flexpod concept to citrix customers by providing an easytodeploy, selfcontained virtual desktop solution in a rack. Download, print and fold visualization marker the visualization marker allows you to activate the 3d augmented reality flexpod. The paper details the best integration points for each of the key. Accelerate every application without disruption, improve data center economics, and futureproof your infrastructure. Before we start talking about our implementation of vmware vsphere 6. Includes design considerations, and flexpod s four major design principles. It uses automation to deliver infrastructure services faster and more consistently, so you can be more responsive. There are links to html and pdf versions of the documentation where eitherandor exists, and dates of last updated checked new years eve 2012 with the latest documents at the top of the sections. Administering view cloud pod architecture describes how to configure and administer a cloud pod architecture environment in vmware horizon with view, including how to plan a cloud pod architecture topology and set up, monitor, and maintain a cloud pod architecture configuration. Flexpod converged infrastructure converged infrastructure. Easily orchestrate data from edge to core to cloud to support modern data workflows.
Netapp and cisco collaborated with vmware to deliver the vmware vsphere on flexpod datacenter solution for virtualized enterprise environments. This paper describes the flexpod reference architecture for vmware view 5. The stack consists of products from multiple vendors and is sold by storage vendor netapp inc. Confidently integrate the newest technologies like storageclass memory memoryaccelerated flexpod and cloud tiering with rapid comprehensive validation. Based on typical vmware pso best practices, the design guide ref architecture doc list out each design decision applicable to each of the solution components along with the justification for that decision through an explanation as well as the implication of that design decision. Computing system ucs with cisco nexus switches, and either vmware inc. Jun 12, 20 this vmware view with flexpod deployment guide describes the flexpod reference architecture for a vmware view 5.
This validated reference architecture provides a nonstop, scalable desktop infrastructure that delivers simple, secure access of enterprise data in a repeatable. Vmware instant clone technology for fast desktop and rdsh provisioning vmware app volumes for. The foundation for delivering efficient and scalable virtual desktops infrastructure is based on vmware view 5. Our flexpod bundle gives you dashboards and reports for a complete solution. Flexpod reference architecture for a 2000 seat virtual desktop infrastructure with citrix xendesktop 7. The following is a listing of the excellent cisco validated designs cvds for flexpod. Netapp verified architecture flexpod express with vmware.
Flexpod datacenter delivers an optimal multipurpose foundation for various workloads and applications. Flexpod datacenter for 2000 seats of citrix xendesktop 7. Flexpod converged infrastructure is built from strong partnerships. Download the marker below rightclick save image as fold the marker according to the instruction printed on the marker sheet. I wouldnt say that the validated design plays such a big role because you can just reference the architecture and technically have flexpod as well. Jun 12, 2017 recently, the flexpod team revamped our flexpod express architecture and updated our documentation with a new design guide and two new deployment guides. Flexpod datacenter solution is composed of cisco ucs servers and nexus switches, and netapp fas storage arrays with clustered data ontap software. Integrate advanced services with the only hybrid, multicloud converged infrastructure ci stack.
Select e0m for the network port you want to use for the download. Flexpod and vmware provide a foundation for accelerated vdi transformation with multiple builtin features to improve high availability ha and network quality of service qos. Vmware horizon 7 enterprise edition that deliver justintime desktops and apps in a flexible, fast, and personalized manner. In previous flexpod architectures that utilized vmware vds, the esxi management vmkernel port, the infrastructure nfs vmkernel port, and iscsi vmkernel ports were left on standard vswitches and not transitioned to the vmware vds as they are in this architecture with vsphere 6. Includes design considerations, and flexpods four major design principles. Discover what flexpod can do for your organization. Flexpod datacenter for sap solution with ipbased storage using netapp aff and cisco ucsm. This vmware view with flexpod deployment guide describes the flexpod reference architecture for a vmware view 5. Flexpod datacenter with citrix xendesktop is a preconfigured and validated desktop architecture. It is my pleasure to share the architecture reference poster for the vmware validated design for softwaredefined data center 4. Flexpod select a purposebuild architecture for highperformance applications. Netapp verified architecture flexpod express with vmware vsphere 6.
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