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Cumulus Linux: CAPEX and OPEX Savings

Web-Scale Benefits for the Enterprise

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Vendor independence CapEx savings Rapid innovation

Automation Dynamic deployment

at scale OpEx savings

“By 2017, Web-scale IT will be an architectural approach found operating in 50 percent of global enterprises…” Gartner, March 5, 2014

Web-scale efficiencies Improved CapEx, OpEx Rapid service delivery

Platform choice – no lock-in

Web Scale Operations

Enterprises

Cumulus Linux: Broad Range of Operating Cost Savings

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Automation DC ToolsScalable

Architectures

Choice Linux

Speed of Delivery and Lower Risk

• Automated network provisioning

• Correct cabling

Data Center Efficiencies

• Streamlined data center operations

• OS management • Workflow

orchestration

Simplicity

• Simple to add capacity

• Simple to configure, troubleshoot

Flexibility

• Reduced Procurement risk

• Simple hardware sparing

Time to Market, Rapid Integration

• Rapid innovation• Rapid deployment• Open source

contribution• Linux community

OpEx Savings Sources

Cumulus Linux: Compelling CapEx Savings with Open Networking

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Cisco and Arista – List with 60% discount for Hardware/Software, 15% discount for SupportBare Metal - List Price from Web (bm-switch.com, sfpcables.com…)

48x10G Switch

40G Optics (SR-4)

TwinAx cable

Support (24x7)

$16,000

$1,198

$84

$2,097

$11,998

$798

$51

$2,285

$5,100

$200

$30

$999

Cisco Arista Open Networking

Cisco N

3K-C

3172

PQ-10GE

Cisco N

9K-C

9396

PX

Cumulu

s + O

pen N

etwork

ing S

witch

$11,200 $16,000$5,100

$4,577$6,291

$2,849

10G Switch Price (ASP)

L3 Switch Service/Subscription (24x7/3Yr)

Switch Price Comparison: 10G for the Price of 1G

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Assumptions: • Cisco Discounts - 60% discount for Hardware/Software, 15% discount for Smartnet• Open Networking Switch Price from bm-switch.com

50-64% Savings

Cisco N3K-C3048P-1GE Cumulus + Open Networking Switch

$5,200

$2,400

$2,073

$1,999

1G Switch Price (ASP)

L3 SwitchService/Subscription (24x7/3Yr)

October, 2014

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Switch Price Comparison: 52% Savings on 40G

Assumptions: • Cisco Discounts - 60% discount for Hardware/Software, 15% discount for Smartnet• Open Networking Switch Price from bm-switch.com

Cisco N3K-C3132Q-40GE Cumulus + Open Networking Switch

$16,000

$7,200

$6,903

$3,699

40G Switch Price (ASP)

L3 Switch Service/Subscription (24x7/3Yr)

52% Savings

October, 2014

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Customer Adoption

I’m interested. I want to see it in action.

I have a PoC or initial setup.

I have a large implementation.

Webinars

Videos

Cumulus Linux Boot Camp

Cumulus Workbench

Global Support Services (GSS) Documentation and Knowledge Base

Open Networking Starter Kit

Hardware Compatibility List (HCL)

Community

Cumulus VX

Demos

Intro Lab Guide

Open Networking Jumpstart

Technical Account Management (TAM) Services

Advanced Consulting Services

Ecosystem Solutions

Learn Try Deploy Expand

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