Cisco HyperFlex – Next Generation of Hyperconvergence Darren Williams EMEAR HyperConverged Technical Sales Leader [email protected] @StorageDarren Stefan Renner EMEA Alliance Systems Engineer [email protected] NetApp A-Team, VMware vExpert, Cisco Champion @rennerstefan
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Cisco HyperFlex –Next Generation of Hyperconvergence
Darren Williams
EMEAR HyperConverged Technical Sales
Leader
@StorageDarren
Stefan Renner
EMEA Alliance Systems Engineer
NetApp A-Team, VMware vExpert, Cisco Champion
@rennerstefan
relationship i
a e certified
Cisco and Veeam Better Together
“We have over 1,000 customers jointly and we are growing at over a 40 percent rate.”
Siva SivakumarDirector, Data Center Solutions
Cisco
Cisco Appliances – Available Now!Cisco UCS Backup and Replication Appliance for Veeam
Veeam Availability SuiteEnterprise Plus
or
Veeam Backup &
ReplicationEnterprise Plus
Starter C240 Small C3260 Mid C3260 Large C3260
Size 2U 4U 4U 4U (x3)
Usable
Capacity72TB 176TB 352TB 1056TB
Commercial/Midsize
Enterprise
Service Provider/Large
Enterprise
Instant VM Recovery
Advanced Replication
Verified Protection
Complete Visibility
FlexPod storage snapshots
WAN Acceleration
What Customers are Telling Us
CFOs Expect a
Cloud Economics On-
Premise
Expectation of pay-as-
you-go economics with
scaling on-demand
Moving at the
Speed of
Business
Consumption of
infrastructure adds time,
cost and inefficiency
Operationalizing
Speed and
Simplicity
Proliferation of solutions
creating silos that complicates
operations
APPS
Hyperconvergence
Fast Time to MarketSimplicityFirst Gen HCI
Hyperconvergence
Gaps
Fast Time to MarketSimplicity
New management silosInefficient scaling
and data optimizationNetwork not included in the
system
First Gen HCI
IT is Looking for a Better Answer
Next Gen HCI
Gaps
Fast Time to MarketSimplicity
New management silosInefficient scaling
and data optimization
Agile
Simplicity+
Integration with Existing Data Center
Easy Scaling+
Resource Efficiency
Existing Apps+
Next Gen
AdaptableEfficient
First Gen HCI
Network not included in the system
Cisco HyperFlex SystemsHX-Series
Cisco HyperFlex Systems
1 Complete Hyperconvergence
Unified Compute and
Network Infrastructure Wide Array of Rack and Blade Form Factors
Integrated, High
Performance
Network Fabric
Automated
Management of all
Hardware
Virtualization
Aware
Cisco UCS: The Ideal System for Hyperconvergence
Cisco HyperFlex Systems
1 Complete Hyperconvergence
Unified Compute and
Network InfrastructureCisco HyperFlex
Cisco HX Data Platform
Data Services and Storage Optimization
2 Next Gen Data Platform
Designed for
Distributed Storage
Cisco HyperFlex Systems
1
3
Complete Hyperconvergence
Unified Compute and
Network Infrastructure
Part of a Complete Data Center StrategyElastic and Secure at Enterprise Scale
Cisco HyperFlex
Cisco HX Data Platform
Data Services and Storage Optimization
2 Next Gen Data Platform
Designed for
Distributed Storage
Cisco One
Enterprise Cloud SuiteCisco ACI
Cisco Security
Flexible, Extensible Infrastructure
Future Ready Architecture
API-Enabled Data Platform Supports Multiple Storage Formats
• Multiple Hyper-visors
• Containers
• Additional VM environments
ObjectFile Block
Bare MetalContainers
Cisco HyperFlex: HX Data Platform
Data Services and Storage Optimization
Initial
Launch
Primary HyperFlex Use Cases
• Agile provisioning
• Frequent iterations
• Instant cloning and snapshots
Test and Development
• Low upfront costs
• Consistent performance
• Predictable scaling
Virtual Desktop Infrastructure
• Reduce operational complexity
• Adaptive scaling
• Always-on resiliency
Server Virtualization
• Simple deployment
• Centralized management
• No “fly-and-fix” missions
Large RemoteBranch Office
HX220c Nodes
Smallest footprint
Minimum of 3 Node Cluster
(VDI, ROBO)
HX240c Nodes
Capacity-heavy
Minimum of 3 Node Cluster
(VSI: IT/Biz Apps, Test/Dev)
HX240c + B200 for HF
Hybrid Nodes
Compute-heavy hybrid
(Compute bound apps/VDI)
Bundles and
Configure to Order
Annual Subscription
Software Model
Integrated
with vSphere
Hyperconvergence Meets Unified ComputingHyperFlex HX-Series
Cisco HX Data Platform Overview
Reduced management complexity
Integrated Management
HyperFlex Summary
Flash endurance, compression friendly, faster rebuilds
Log Structured Layout
Scale performance and capacity independently, eliminate hotspots
Data Distribution
Flash performance, low cost capacity
Data Virtualization
Fast, efficient snapshots and clones
DataServices
Building on the Right FoundationCisco HX Data Platform
Built From the Ground Up for
Hyperconvergence
Distributed Log-Structured File
System Designed for Scale-out,
Distributed Storage
Advanced Data Services (Snapshots,
Clones) and Data Optimization
(Inline Dedupe, Compression) Without
Trade-offs
Better Flash Endurance and
Disk Performance
Computing, Storage,
Networking, and Hypervisor Integration
Eliminates Management
Silos
Distributed File system
Local FS Local FS Local FS Local FS
Unique
Architecture
UCS Integrated HyperFlex Networking
Shipped From Factory With Integrated Networking
High Performance, Flat and Predictably Latent Fabric
Simplified Network Deployments• No specialized protocol
requirements such as IPv6, Multicast
Plug and Play Networking with UCS Unified Fabric
Reduced Complexity, Simplified Decision Making and Deployment
CVM DataPort GroupData vSwitch
CVM Mgmt Port GroupManagement vSwitch
Predefined DC Network Policies
CONTROLLER VM CONTROLLER VM CONTROLLER VM CONTROLLER VM
Integrated Management and
Data Services
Dynamic Data Distribution
Continuous Data Optimization
Independent Scaling of Compute and Capacity
Real Innovation
Scale Compute
HX Data Platform
Add NodesScale Capacity Within Nodes
HX Data Platform
CONTROLLERHYPERVISORCONTROLLERHYPERVISOR CONTROLLERHYPERVISOR CONTROLLERHYPERVISOR
IOVisorIOVisor
IOVisorIOVisor
IOVisorIOVisor
IOVisorIOVisor
VM VM VM VM
Non-HyperFlex Hosts Can Connect to
Storage with IOVisor
VM VMVM VM VMVM VM VMVM VM VMVM
Independent Scaling of Compute and Capacity
Dynamic Data Distribution
• HX Data Platform stripes data across all nodes simultaneously, leveraging cache across all SSDs for fast writes
• Balanced space utilization: no data migration required following a VM migration
Systems Built on Conventional File
Systems Write Locally, Then Replicate,
Creating Performance Hotspots
CONTROLLERHYPERVISORHYPERVISOR CONTROLLERHYPERVISOR CONTROLLERHYPERVISOR
VM VMVM VM VMVM VM VMVM
HX Data Platform
VM VMVM
CONTROLLERCONTROLLER
DATASTORE DATASTORE
• Stripe blocks of a file across servers
• Replicate one or two additional copies
to other servers
• Handle entire server or disk failures
• Restore back to original number of copies
• Rebalance VMs and data post
replacement
Non-Disruptive Operations
CONTROLLERVMHYPERVISOR
VM VM VM
CONTROLLERVMHYPERVISOR
VM VM VM
CONTROLLERVMHYPERVISOR
VM VM VM
CONTROLLERVMHYPERVISOR
VM VM VM
File.vmdk
D1 E1A1 B1 C1B2 A2 A3C2 C3 D2D3 E2E3 D1E1 B3 B3
EDCBA
Continuous Data Optimization
BEFORE
Inline Deduplication Inline Compression
No Special Hardware
No Performance Impact
Log-Structured File System Yields More Efficient Data Optimization
Integrated Management and Data Services
• UCS Manager vCenter Plug-in
• Manage UCS Service Profiles
• Update Server Firmware
• KVM launch of console
• Instant provisioning, cloning and snapshotting of virtual machines from within vCenter
• No separate console, no learning curve
• UCS Manager familiar to 50,000 customers WW
• Server and network deployment settings in pre-configured Service Profiles
Solving Key Customer Challenges
CFOs Expect a
Cloud Economics On-
Premise
Purchasing model
and independent
scaling allow to
pay as you grow
Moving at the
Speed of
Business
Deployment of
computing,
networking and
storage resources
in less than 1 hour
Operationalizing
Speed and
Simplicity
Single management
plane for converged
and hyperconverged
solutions
APPS
HyperFlex Backup and Replication
Cisco HyperFlexBackup for HyperFlex environments
HyperFlex
HX220c
or
HX240c
VMware
Fabric
Interconnect
LAN/SAN
frontend
Backup &
Replication
HX Data Platform
Fabric
Interconnect
LAN/SAN
frontend
Cisco Appliance for
backup repository
Cisco UCS C240 or
Cisco UCS 3260
Leverage all Veeam backup features for VMware environments
• CBT aware VMware backup
• Veeam Explorers and Instant Recovery
• SureBackup and Virtual Lab
Lower the RTPO of < 15 mins for Cisco HyperFlex environments
Veeam Availability for HyperflexBackup for Hyperflex environments
• VMware CBT aware incremental forever backup to minimize the backup window and optimize the RPO
• Instant Recovery for restores to lower the RTO
• SureBackup to verify the recoverability of every backup
• Veeam Explorer for Instant Single-Item recovery of Exchange, SQL, Oracle, AD, Sharepoint, Windows and Linux files
• vPower technology to run the VM directly from the backup file
• Self-service recovery is
• Virtual Lab and On-Demand Sandbox for testing and verifying critical updates by booting an isolated environment directly from the backup
• ….many more
Veeam Availability for HyperFlexReplication for HyperFlex environments
Leverage Veeam VM-level replication between different HyperFlexor other VMware environments for disaster recovery
Lower the RTPO for Cisco HyperFlex in case of disaster
Veeam Explorer, SureReplica and Virtual Lab features
HX Data Platform HX Data Platform
Proxy Server
running in a virtual
machine
Veeam replication for
• Cluster-to-cluster disaster recovery
Veeam Cloud
Connect
! ResetConsole
UCS B200 M3
Cisco C3260s
Cisco Veeam
Backup
Appliance
Customer 1 On Premises
Hyperflex
UCS
UCS Mini
B-series
C-series
Cisco C240
SA
N
V-Sphere Hyper-V
Cisco Veeam
Backup Appliance
Customer 2 On Premises
Hyperflex
Customer 3On Premises
Cisco UCS
Veeam Availability for HyperFlexVeeam Cloud Connect for HyperFlex environments
VMware
Fabric Interconnect Fabric Interconnect
LAN/SAN frontend LAN/SAN frontend
Cisco Veeam
Backup Appliance
VMware
Fabric Interconnect Fabric Interconnect
LAN/SAN frontend LAN/SAN frontend
Cisco Veeam
Backup Appliance
BaaS and DRaaS build on Cisco UCS, HyperFlex and Veeam
Easy-to-deploy and easy-to-manage for service providers and customer
Full multi-tenancy and secure data transport into the cloud
Cisco HyperFlex Summary
Infrastructure for Next Generation Hyperconvergence
HCI Solutions Combine Computing, Networking, Storage for rapid
deployment
Elimination of management silos within and between data centers
and remote sites simplify operations
Unique capacity scaling and pricing models allow you to scale as you
grow
Thank you!
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