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Simplification and its effect on downtimeFrancis DaunceyEnterprise technologist, Dell

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An average of 80 percent of mission-critical application service downtimeis directly caused by peopleor process failures GartnerHuman ErrorHEAll things being equal, the simplest solution is normally the best- William of OckhamTechnical FailureHuman ErrorMean Time Between Failure2

A look at the enterprise

ProcessingShared StorageNetworkingPower DistributionKVMRack RailsRack RailsCablesCablesCablesCablesCable ManagementLets build a remote office4Experience greater simplicity Save space with servers, storage and networking converged into a deskside chassis Deploy confidently - Integrated, pre-tested and certified Realize improved efficiency Save time and reduce potential for error with unified and simplified systems managementEnsure more uptime with high availability features and Live Migration and V-Motion Discover greater versatility Office power profile and deskside acousticsExtensive scalability within a stable platform Support for future PowerEdge 13G servers protects IT investment

Consolidation,virtualization capableOptimal size, acoustics & powerEasy to manageAffordableVersatile and scalablePowerEdge VRTX A simple solutionBuilt on proven foundations

Source: Gartner, March 2013. No special credit has been given to vendors serving all market segments.)

Award winning innovation

PowerEdge VRTX A Simple solutionCompute and Storage integration5U Tower Chassis (Rackable) Up to 4 server nodes, hot plug and serviceable M520 and M620 half height 2-socket nodes M820 full height 4-socket nodes Shared StorageHuge capacity with 12 x 3.5 or 25 x 2.5 hot plug HDDsSAS, NLSAS, or SAS SSD hot plug drives Optional redundant PERC for RAID controller failover inside the chassis Integrated networking Ethernet1GbE internal switch module Optional Pass-Thru ModuleFlexible, expandable I/O 8 PCIe slots3 full height / full length & 5 low profile / half length High Availability - Redundant PERCs/PSUs/Fans/Blowers1100W AC (2+1, 3+1, 2+2)PowerEdge VRTX A Simple solution

LCD Display PanelKVM PortsShared Storage 25 2.5 or 12 3.5 (expandable)8 External PCIe SlotsRemote Management PortsLocking Front CoverShared DVDInternal low latency, fast storageUp to 4 PowerEdge M-Series ServersHot Plug Redundant PSUs8 RJ45 NIC portsHot Plug Redundant Blowers9Single point of management (CMC)Chassis Management Controller (CMC) for VRTX Reduces complexity by converging management of server nodes, storage, networking and power into a unified tool, presented in a single console Intuitive, easy to use GUI reduces potential for error Consistent with CMC used in the data center, allowing IT Administrators to use what they know and reduce training time

Secure web based logonEasy to use graphical interfaceClick for component status

Fabric ConnectorsVRTX PCIe ConnectionsUp to 2 ProcessorsUp to 24 Memory DIMM Slots (M620)Up to 2 Hot SwappableHard DrivesiDRAC & vFlashRemote Management & Redundant HypervisorsEasy Access HandleSame HW base as Dell M1000e BladeVRTX Server NodePowerEdge M520

2 x Intel Xeon E5-2400Up to 384GB DDR3 Ram2 x 2.5 Hot plug hard drives (SAS/SSD)Perc HW Raid options4 Port Embedded 1Gb Ethernet4x OR PowerEdge M620

2 x Intel Xeon E5-2600Up to 768GB DDR3 Ram2 x 2.5 Hot plug hard drives (SAS/SSD)Perc HW Raid options2 or 4 Port Embedded 10Gb Ethernet

VRTX Server Nodes (2 Socket)

4x

VRTX Server Nodes (4 socket)2x PowerEdge M820

2 or 4 x Intel Xeon E5-4600Up to 1.5TBGB in 48 DIMMs4 x 2.5 Hot plug hard drives (SAS/SSD)Perc HW Raid options2 Port Embedded 10Gb Ethernet

Virtualization / PerformanceExtreme memory footprint 48 DIMMs (1.5TB)Dual SD cards for redundant hypervisorPCI Express Flash Drives provide extremely high IOPS over standard drives to reduce I/O bottlenecks 2x 10GbE Intel, Broadcom

VRTX Shared storage2.5 Drive Chassis (25 Drives)

SSD SAS 200GB, 400GB15k SAS -146GB,300GB10k SAS 300GB, 600GB, 900GB, 1.2TB7.2k SAS Near-line 500GB, 1TB

3.5 Drive Chassis (12 Drives)

15k SAS -300GB, 450GB, 600GB7.2k SAS Near-line 1TB, 2TB, 3TB, 4TB

All 4 server nodes have access to the full storage space through the PERC 8 shared controller

Mix and match

Massive array of storage possibilities

Mix different type of drives within the same chassis configuration15Redundant shared everything storage

Redundant shared everything storageAcoustics

VRTX has been designed with an open office layout in mind. Acoustic intensity has been minimized as a function clever airflow design. Tones (buzzes, hums, whistles, etc.) have been removed.

Power

4A total load = 920W @ 230V8A total load = 1840W @ 230V12A total load = 2760W @ 230V8A total load = 1840W @ 230V

Operating system roadmap

Now!!Now!!20Open Manage Essentials

* OpenManage Essentials is available as a no-charge software download from support.dell.comOpenManage Essentials * (OME) is an easy to install, and simple to use, systems management console solution optimized for monitoring Dell enterprise-class hardware.

OpenManage Essentials also enables automated hardware monitoring and support functionality through integration with the Dell SupportAssist proactive remote support service and the Dell KACE K1000 Help Desk.

Open Manage Essentials GeoView* OpenManage Essentials with Geographic View is exclusively available for enterprise-licensed VRTX platforms

Map locations of geographically dispersed VRTX systems even globallyNo extra configuration need for VRTX system. All map locations are managed on the OME consolePosition a single VRTX system to the map manually.Map all VRTX systems by Importing a CSV file with their addresses.Not available for VRTX systems with Express license

Storage setup Example

Perc 8Virtual Adapter 1Virtual Adapter 2Virtual Adapter 3Virtual Adapter 4

Fabric BServer 1Server 2Server 3Server 4Disk1Disk2Disk3Disk4Disk5Disk6Disk7Disk8Disk9Disk10Disk11Disk12Disk13Disk14Disk15Disk16Disk17Disk18Disk19Disk20Disk21Disk22Disk23Disk24Disk25Mapping virtual adapters to server slots


Fabric BDisk1Disk2Disk3Disk4Disk5Disk6Disk7Disk8Disk9Disk10Disk11Disk12Disk13Disk14Disk15Disk16Disk17Disk18Disk19Disk20Disk21Disk22Disk23Disk24Disk25Server 1Server 2Server 3Server 4Creating virtual disks


Fabric B

Disk1Disk2Disk3Disk4Disk5Disk6Disk7Disk8Disk9Disk10Disk11Disk12Disk13Disk14Disk15Disk16Disk17Disk18Disk19Disk20Disk21Disk22Disk23Disk24Disk25Server 1Server 2Server 3Server 4Creating virtual disks


Fabric B

Vdisk Name

RAID Level

Controller

Element Size

Disk Cache Policy

Read Policy

Write Policy

Select disks

Disk1Disk2Disk3

RAID5

Disk1Disk2Disk3Disk1Disk2Disk3Server 1Server 2Server 3Server 4Disk1Disk2Disk3Disk4Disk5Disk6Disk7Disk8Disk9Disk10Disk11Disk12Disk13Disk14Disk15Disk16Disk17Disk18Disk19Disk20Disk21Disk22Disk23Disk24Disk25Assigning virtual disksPerc 8Virtual Adapter 1Virtual Adapter 2Virtual Adapter 3Virtual Adapter 4

Fabric B

Server 1Server 2Server 3Server 4Disk1Disk2Disk3Disk1Disk2Disk3Disk1Disk2Disk3Disk1Disk2Disk3Disk4Disk5Disk6Disk7Disk8Disk9Disk10Disk11Disk12Disk13Disk14Disk15Disk16Disk17Disk18Disk19Disk20Disk21Disk22Disk23Disk24Disk25Assigning virtual disksPerc 8Virtual Adapter 1Virtual Adapter 2Virtual Adapter 3Virtual Adapter 4

Fabric B

Disk1Disk2Disk3Disk1Disk2Disk3Disk1Disk2Disk3Disk1Disk2Disk3Disk4Disk5Disk6Disk7Disk8Disk9Disk10Disk11Disk12Disk13Disk14Disk15Disk16Disk17Disk18Disk19Disk20Disk21Disk22Disk23Disk24Disk25Server 1Server 2Server 3Server 4

PCIe connectivity8 Flexible PCIe slots

3 full height/full length PCI slotsSupport GPUs (single-wide and double-wide)

5 small form factor slots

PCIFHFWPCISFFPCIe Switching

Fab A - Refers to the blade host Ethernet network, which connects the blade servers to the outside world through an I/O module (IOM) which can be either a pass-through or switch Fab-B refers to the PCIe fabric, which connects the mezzanine card on the blade (installed in the Fab-B adapter socket) to the Shared PCIe infrastructure Fab-C refers to the PCIe fabric, which connects the mezzanine card on the blade (installed in the Fab-C adapter socket) to the Shared PCIe infrastructure30PCIe MezzanineThe PCIe Mezzanine card provides the interface between server nodes and PCIe switches. No other mezzanine cards, such as Ethernet, Fibre Channel or InfiniBand are allowed in servers configured for the VRTX system.

PCIe Mezzanine cardSingle PCIe Mezzanine cardDual PCIe Mezzanine cardsPGU SupportGPUs on VRTX support VDI/Flex (Virtual Desktop Infrastructure) architectures. GPU cards in VRTX must be actively cooled.

The Riser will support the following maximum scenarios: Up to three single-wide GPGPU cards at 150W One double-wide GPGPU card at 225W + one single-wide GPGPU at 150W PCIe configuration example

Slot 3 (FH)Slot 6 (LP)Slot 7 (LP)Slot 8 (LP)Slot 1 (FH)Slot 2 (FH)Slot 4 (LP)Slot 5 (LP)

Server 1Server 2Server 3Server 4PCIe Switch Fab CPCIe Switch Fab BFabric BFabric C

33Mapping PCIe slots to servers



34Mix and match to your requirements



35VRTX Networking

24 port 1Gb Ethernet switch comes standard

Or

8 port 1Gb Ethernet pass-through

Or

22 port 10Gb switch (16 Internal, 4 External 10GbE & 2 1GbE

4x 10GbE SFP+2 x 1Gbe RJ4536Internal networking using 1Gb Switch

M520 4 x 1Gb Nics (Fabric A) per Server,

4Gb per server in bandwidth available

Note (2:1 contention rate to external ports)

37M620 2 or 4 x 10Gb Nics (Fabric A) per Server

20Gb or 40Gb per Blade in bandwidth available with 40Gb uplink

Internal networking using 1Gb Switch38Redundant 1Gb network configuration

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Redundant 10Gb network configuration40VRTX

Dave VideoMeet PowerEdge VRTXhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6zpBaRFOg4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51lXY7ZWUxY

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