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VDI on IBM Flex Systems

Johnny Olesen, PureSystems ArchitectIb F. Kristensen, PureSystems Architect

Smarter Computing


What are the top 3 drivers for your organization to utilize VDI?

Source: Gartner

The Market Forces - Customer’s Top Expectations for VDI Solutions

Simplify Management

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Increasing mobility of

work… it is no longer a place for a lot of people

Increasing mobility of

work… it is no longer a place for a lot of people

Complexity and

costs of managing existing

desktop environments

Complexity and

costs of managing existing

desktop environments

Need for rapid

recovery from theft, failure

and disasters

Need for rapid

recovery from theft, failure

and disasters

Ownership of end point devices is changing with

BYOD programs

Ownership of end point devices is changing with

BYOD programs

Data security and

compliance concerns

Data security and

compliance concerns

Key factors driving Virtual Desktop in today’s business climate


VDI or Virtual Desktop Infrastructure is a better way to deploy and manage a user-desktop environment

Benefits of VDI:

• Desktops can be set up in minutes, not hours

• IT costs are reduced due to a fewer tech support issues

• Compatibility issues, especially with single-user software, are lessened

• Data security is increased

• Client PCs are more energy efficient and longer lasting than traditional desktop computers

The Desktop Virtualization Market is exploding reaching $10B+ by 2015, and for every $ spent on software, there are $2-$3 spent on hardware and services


IBM Solution Approach

© 2012 IBM CorporationIBM v7000 Storage

ESX, KVM, Hyper-V

VMware

View 5

VMware

View 5XenDesktopXenDesktop

Verde/VBSD

Verde/VBSD

Server Building Blocks (Rack, Blade, Flex System)

Multi-Vendor VDI

Support

Large Scale Virtual

Desktops

Multi-Hypervisor

Support

IBM Rack, BladeCenter

and Flex System

Building Blocks

Local SSD

IBM v7000 Storage or

other storage

IBM x86 VDI solution is SmartCloud Desktop Infrastructure with virtualization partners of VMware, Citrix, and IBM Virtual Bridges


IBM SmartCloud Desktop Infrastructure ServicesBest Practices and Services to help you successfully deploy

Planning

Workshop Proof of

Concept

� Business needs

� User requirements

� Technical requirements

� Possible scenarios

� TCO (high level)

� Data gathering andanalysis

� Findings

� High level solutiondesign

� Solution interfaces

� Labor and costestimates

� Project Management

� Detailed solution design

� Set up of pre-production

� Application testing

� Verification of time and cost estimate

� Order Hardware and software


� Set up production

� Application testing

� Piloting

� Changes due to piloting

� Rollout

� Handing over of solution


� Adjustments of the system environment

� Administration

� Support

� Cloud services

IBM Services


When to pick …. VMware Citrix Verde

Vendor Preference Existing VMware skills or licensing agreements

Existing Citrix relationship

No vendor affinity

Complexity Medium Medium-High (widest

capability spectrum)

Low (integrated)

VDI yes yes yes

SBC (Terminal Services)

no yes no

Branch Office Solution no Add-on integrated

Linux Desktops no no yes

Client Device Support Good Excellent Good

Graphic Capabilities Casual 3D High-End 3D No 3D

Identifying the “best” solution will depend on various factors – determine through interviews, exploration workshops and assessment engagements

Know which VDI solution to propose to clients


IBM Flex System


IBM VDI Solutions with IBM Flex System

IBM SmartCloud Desktop Infrastructure

500 users

1.5K users

3K users

Servers 5 12 24

Storage 2.5 TB 7.5 TB 15 TB

Switching 2 2 2

Licenses 12 28 56

Begin with the Benefits of a Certified Solution:

IBM VDI solutions are proven via thorough compatibility testing with results posted on the Hardware Compatibility List (HCL) to ensure a better client experience. See the resources below to access the HCL for both Vmware and Citrix.

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Reference Architecture Solutions:

IBM supports a wide range of hardware, including System x, BladeCenter and Flex System offerings. The guidance below will help you size your VDI solution based on the number of users.

IBM Services can help deploy the end-to-end VDI solution:

Using time-tested methodologies, tools and extensive expertise developed through real-world client implementations, IBM SmartCloudDesktop Services can accelerate your transition to a optimized, virtualized desktop environment.

Services available

Assessment, planning, design, implementation, operation and mgmt in a phased delivery approach

For more information:IBM and XenServerHardware Compatibility List

For more information:IBM and VMwareHardware Compatibility List

Citrix & Flex System

Retail Edition

6.1 6.0.2 5.6 5.5

x240 � � NA NA

x220 11/31 11/31 NA NA

x440 11/31 11/31 NA NA

VMware & Flex System

ESXi ESXESXi

Installable

ESXi

Embedded

x240 5.0 4.1 4.1 NA

x220 5.0 NA NA NA

For more information:

Contact your IBM Business Partner

IBM SmartCloud Desktop Infrastructure

IBM Flex System products

IBM Services

IBM Flex System Reference Architecture

Server: IBM Flex System x240

•Processor: Two Intel Xeon E5-2680 8 cores

•Memory: 192GB 1333MHz RDIMM

Chassis Infrastructure:

•IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis•IBM Flex System Fabric EN4093 10Gb Scalable Switch

Storage:

•IBM Storwize V7000 Hardware

Networking:

•IBM RackSwitch G8124R


Best Blades• Unmatched performance with max processor & memory capability for Intel based systems• Integrated Flex System Flash to enable faster Database and High-IOPs workloads

Best Chassis• Highest performance for IO. 40Gb Ethernet, 16Gb SAN speeds, 56Gb InfiniBand FDR• Only platform to support a mixed environment of both x86 as well UNIX based systems

Best Management•Significantly reduce the number of manual steps to greatly simplify management•Manages IT as one; reducing complexity and automating everyday management tasks

Best Storage•Reduce disk capacity needs by up to 80% with V7000 Real-time Compression•Automatically optimize data between storage tiers with IBM Easy Tier

IBM Flex System is the best "Blade“Delivers uncompromised compute performance and flexible integration

Best Networking• Designed to meet port and bandwidth requirements for next decade for the best flexibility• Automate network provisioning and switch via IBM 5000v and IBM Fabric Manager


IBM and XenDesktopHardware Compatibility List

IBM and VMwareHardware Compatibility List

� Begin with the Benefits of a Certified Solution

� SmartCloud Desktop Infrastructure on VMware View

� SmartCloud Desktop Infrastructure on Citrix XenDesktop

� SmartCloud Desktop Infrastructure on Virtual Bridges

Reasons to win:Simplify, Secure & Scale Desktop Virtualization With Flex System VDI Solutions

IBM Virtual Bridges

IBM Virtual Desktop for Small Business


Improved Manageability

� Easier hardware and software asset management

� Easier to standardize infrastructure and services; ensures compliance

� Easier to manage user groups/needs in distributed environments

� Simplifies hardware and software installation and configuration

� More efficient to support and manage diverse workplace requirements

� Reduces need for help desk and desk-side support

� Higher availability than a distributed PC environment

� Eliminates disruption associated with end user IT tasks

� Anywhere, any time access for mobile end users via the Internet

� Alleviates issues with hardware and critical data theft

� Simplifies data backup

� Reduces virus exposure

Lower Costs

Productivity and Mobility

Security and Compliance

Why your clients should consider Virtual Desktop


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� Choice of storage targets to match client needs (Storewize V7000)

� Optimize application performance with Flash storage and Intelligent Storage Tiering

� Physical & Logical network management

� Intelligent network Fabric monitoring

� Smart network provisioning based on workload

Storage

Management

� Largest number of ports, with highest networking bandwidth in blades

� Flexible choice of networking protocol support, as well as redundancy Network

Why your clients should consider Virtual Desktop on Flex System

Extreme Flexibility

� No compromise design allows more users per server

� Complete interop testing reduces risk of deployment and operations

� Designed to provide the greatest processor capabilities

� Designed to handle the greatest diversity of memory technologies


IBM Flex System & PureFlexSmarter Computing


Vigtige hardware parameter

Johnny Olesen


Vigtige VDI parametere / udfordringer

� Store krav IO / IOPS

� Kræver kraftige cpu’er– bruger pr core

� Kræver store mængder ram

� Store krav til storage systemer

� Store krav til netværks infrastruktur

� Boot samt logon/logoff storm

� Rackservere– x3690X5– x3850X5

� BladeCenter H– HX5

� Flex Chassis– x240– x440

� eXflash SSD diske

� Max 5 memory expansion

� Storwize v7000

IBM løsninger


Brug Sizing Guide fra software producenter

User Type OSvCPU

AllocationMemory

AllocationAvg IOPS

(Steady State)Estimate

Users/CoreLight Win XP 1 768MB-1 GB 3-5 10-12

Win 7 1 1-1.5 GB 4-6 8-10

Normal Win XP 1 1-1.5 GB 6-10 8-10

Win 7 1 1.5-2 GB 8-12 6-8

Power Win XP 1 1.5-2 GB 12-16 6-8

Win 7 1-2 2-3 GB 15-25 4-6Heavy Win XP 1 2 GB 20-40 4-6

Win 7 2 4 GB 25-50 2-4


IBM Flex System 1500 / 500 User VDI Example

IBM Flex System – 1500 User VDI Example

Compute Nodes: Non Persistent

6x x240 Compute Node2x E5-2680 130W 2.7GHz256GB RAM2x 1.8” 200GB SSD + ServeRAID M51151x ESXi5 USB Key

Compute Nodes: Persistent

6x x240 Compute Node2x E5-2680 130W 2.7GHz256GB RAM1x ESXi5 USB Key

This IBM Flex System – 1500 User VDI Example solution is based on a 50% / 50% split of Non-Persistent and Persistent Users.

In this sample solution, the external Storage is based on IBM System Storage v7000. The following data shows the total required capacity and IOPs requirements for a 50% Non-Persistent / 50% Persistent split of 1500 Users:

Non-Persistent Storage Requirements

Persistent Storage Requirements

x6 x6

Flex Enterprise Chassis

2x Flex Fabric EN4093 10Gb Switches2x SAN switche eller brug CN40936x Power Supplies 6x PDU Cords10x Fans2x CMM

IBM System Storage Storwize v7000 Hardware

1x IBM System Storwize v7000 5x IBM Storage Expansion Enclosures 129x 600GB SAS HDD

IBM Flex System – 500 User VDI Example

Compute Nodes: Non Persistent

2x x240 Compute Node2x E5-2680 130W 2.7GHz256GB RAM2x 1.8” 200GB SSD + ServeRAID M51151x ESXi5 USB Key

Compute Nodes: Persistent

2x x240 Compute Node2x E5-2680 130W 2.7GHz256GB RAM1x ESXi5 USB Key

This IBM Flex System – 1500 User VDI Example solution is based on a 50% / 50% split of Non-Persistent and Persistent Users.

x2 x2

Flex Enterprise Chassis

2x Flex Fabric CN4093 10Gb Switches6x Power Supplies 6x PDU Cords10x Fans2x CMM

IBM System Storage Storwize v7000 Hardware

1x IBM System Storwize v7000 2x IBM Storage Expansion Enclosures 43x 600GB SAS HDD

SystemManagement

Server (windows server)

6 stk x3850 X5 m/ 4* E7- 4860 10c

384 Gb mem pr srv

2 * 10Gb nic pr server


1550 aktive brugere pr cluster

3 stk x3690 X5 m/ 2*E7-4820 8c

128 Gb mem pr srv



Storwize V7000 18GB Cache

- 8 stk. 8Gbit FC forbindelser

- 8 stk. 300GB SSD diske

- 192 stk. 300GB/10K SAS diske

2 stk FC Brocade 8Gbps 24 ports switch

16 aktive porte pr switch

1 stk x3550M4 m/ 2*E5-2620 6c

8 Gb mem



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