server fabric convergence simplified and virtualised
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See how Virtual Connect FlexFabric modules and integrated FlexCNA technology provide the simplest, flexible, most cost-effective way to connect servers and VMs to any LAN and SAN.Technologies demonstrated: - HP Flex fabric and HP Proliant G7 Blade ServersTRANSCRIPT
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HP TECHNOLOGY@WORK 2011THE INSTANT-ON ENTERPRISE IS HERE
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HP TECHNOLOGY@WORK 2011THE INSTANT-ON ENTERPRISE IS HERE
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SERVER FABRIC CONVERGENCE,VIRTUALISEDAND SIMPLIFIED
Chris Bartzis
Solution Architect
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Management software
Network
Servers
Power & cooling
Storage
HP CONVERGED INFRASTRUCTURE
THE DATA CENTER OF THE FUTURE WILL BE BUILT ON A CONVERGED INFRASTRUCTURE
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Flex Fabric
Wire-once, dynamic assembly, always predictable
Virtual Resource Pool
Virtualized compute, memory, storage & network
Data Center Smart Grid
Intelligent energy management across systems & facilities
MatrixOperating Environment
Enables shared-service management
THE ARCHITECTURE OF THE CONVERGED INFRASTRUCTURE
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“I need to reduce my server connectivity cost. I need fabric convergence. What I don’t need is complexity and risk…”
Server fabrics converged, virtualised, simplified
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“I need tiered storage for my servers. I need flexibility to deploy anywhere, but I can’t afford changes to my core SAN/LAN environment…”
One module, any network
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HP VIRTUAL CONNECT FLEXFABRICThe world’s simplest, most flexible way to connect servers to any network
95% fewer NICs, HBAs & switches, 65% lower cost, 40% less power
Server fabrics converged, virtualised, simplified
One module connects servers to
Any data or storage network.Virtual Connect FlexFabric
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HP Virtual Connect FlexFabric Module
One Module, Any Network
Any number of connections:
20Gb–60Gb standard/server
10Gb 10Gb 10Gb 10Gb
Any connection, any network
to simplify and converge the fabric
0.5
2
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3.5
4.0
10 Gb
Any speedto optimise for virtualisation
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217 73 parts
144 cables
2 2 parts
No cables
HP Virtual ConnectFlexFabric
Traditional Infrastructure
Eliminate Sprawl at the server edgeSave $185K of networking equipment per rack
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“I want to eventually converge beyond the server edge – I need server infrastructure I buy today, to be ready for end-to-end FCoE.”
HP Virtual Connect FlexFabric is FCoE ready.
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HP VC FLEXFABRIC DEMONSTRATION
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HP TECHNOLOGY@WORK 2011THE INSTANT-ON ENTERPRISE IS HERE
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NEXT STEPS
– Visit: The CloudSystem Feature
– Engage: See the HP Rep at rear of clinic
– Seek more: Request follow up via Eval Form
– Re-Live: www.hp.com.au/taw11post
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