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Driving Greater Business
Outcomes with Next Gen IT
Lee Hann
Data Center Computing Solutions
16th Jan 2018
It’s not a server.
Cisco UCS
It’s a system.
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Because it’s a system, not a serverSimplicity you
can build on
One system, all workloadsVersatile
performance
Unified yet modular architectureFuture proofed
by design
Cisco changed the IT landscape with UCS
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Cisco UCS Rapid Growth
Integrated infrastructure
(Cisco UCS® and Cisco Nexus®)
No.1WW Market share
in x86 blades
No.1
Source: IDC, 3CQY17, , Vendor Revenue Share
World-record
performance benchmark
130+
Customers
60,000+
Exabyte total
storage deployed
1
of Fortune 500 have
invested in Cisco UCS
>85%
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Architectural Challenges
Multiple
Management
Tools
Scale Up Converged InfrastructureHyper
converged
Infrastructure
Silos
Fabric
Sprawl
Complex
Integration APIs APIs APIs APIs
Scale Out
X X X
Scale Out
Single Point of
Management
Scale Up Converged InfrastructureHyper
converged
No Silos
Unified
Fabric
Seamless
IntegrationOpen API
• Continual Optimization
• Automation
• End-to-End Security
Actual State Desired State
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Mainstream Computing
One Architecture for Operational Simplicity
HyperFlex Systems
UCS MANAGEMENT CLOUD CENTER ACI
UCS Mini 5th Gen UCSUCS
S3260
UCS
C240
EDGE CLOUDCORE DATA CENTER
HX Edge
UCS MANAGEMENT CLOUD CENTER ACI
Converged InfrastructureHyperconverged
Infrastructure
Software-Defined
StorageScale Out
U N I F I E D M A N A G E M E N T M O D E L
A Single Framework To Eliminate All the Silos !
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100% ProgrammableOpen API Enables Adaptability
• Faster adoption of
use cases and
application types
• Automation
Friendly
• Integration with
modern developer
tool chain
Heterogeneous Application Types CustomizationIntegrations
One Control Plane Policy-Based Configuration Open API
UCS S-Series
UCS C-Series
Scale Out
Hyperflex Systems
Hyperconverged
UCS B-Series
Servers
Virtualization Container Bare Metal
Converged
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UCS Intent–Based ManagementScales and Unifies
Scale Up
CISCO/Third-Party Infrastructure
ConvergedInfrastructure
Scale OutHyperconverged
Centralized Management
Across Domains and
Geographies: Up to
Thousands of Servers
Global PoliciesCentralized Templates
Service Profiles
Policy-based
Infrastructure
No Silos
Racks, Blades, and
Hyperconverged
Comprehensive Automation
Cisco and Third Party
Infrastructure
Single Pane of Glass
Centralized Control Point
for Data Center
Infrastructure
UCS Manager UCS Central UCS Director
Data Center 1 Data Center 2UCS Manager UCS Manager
Learn
Understands applications
Adapt
Decision engine drives
environment to healthy
state
Cisco Workload Optimization
Manager
Hypervisor
POD1
Hypervisor
POD2
Hypervisor
POD3
(Workload Placement and
Optimization)
Cisco Workload
Optimization
Manager
Deploy
POD3
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Built on Cisco UCS
Cisco Hyperflex – Only Complete HCI Platform
Hypervisor
Network
…
Hard disks
CPU Memory
Hard disks
CPU Memory
Hard disks
CPU Memory
Shared Storage Pool
Modular
Deploy
Manage
Support
Benefits
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Object-Based File System Architected
for Scale-Out, Distributed Storage
Built Into File
System Architecture
DistributedAdvanced
Data Services
Designed for Containers
and Next-generation
Applications
The Cisco HX Data Platform
Future Ready
H X L O G S T R U C T U R E D F I L E S Y S T E M
D E S I G N E D S P E C I F I C A L LY F O R H Y P E R C O N V E R G E N C E
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Sequential SSD Writing
for Increased Component Longevity
Cluster-Wide SSD Pooling Maximizing
IOPS
and Throughput
Engineered
for FlashBlazing Fast Low Latency
Consistent Low Latency
for Data Intensive Applications
and Databases
HX File System Built for Flash
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Hyperconvergence Meets Unified ComputingHyperFlex HX-Series
4 0 G B P S / 1 0 G B P S
U C S F A B R I C
N E T W O R K I N G
90+ Nodes, Single Fabric,
Single Management
Domain
+
+
A L L F L A S H
C L U S T E R
H Y B R I D
C L U S T E R
H X 2 2 0 C
High Performance in
Small Footprint
H X 2 4 0 C
High Density with
Performance
H X 2 2 0 C & E D G E
Smallest Footprint
H X 2 4 0 C
Capacity-Heavy
Bundles and
Configure to Order
Annual Subscription
Software Model
Integrated with
vSphere
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Independent Scaling with Cisco UCS
All Flash
Nodes
and
Clusters
Hybrid
Nodes
and
Clusters
H X 2 4 0 C C L U S T E R H X 2 2 0 C C L U S T E R
H X 2 2 0 C A L L F L A S H
C L U S T E RH X 2 4 0 C A L L F L A S H
C L U S T E R
Maximize
TCO Cluster
Scaling
Maximize All
Flash IOPS
Minimize
Cost per
VDI Seat
UCS Compute-Only Nodes
B200 / C220 / C240
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Networking Tasks Per Node with HCI Customer experience with other vendors
File System
Server Settings
Distributed Data Paths
Controller VM Resources
Virtual Machine Migration
Management Network
Backup Connectivity
External Storage Access
Predictable? Consistent? Efficient?
Repeat work
Hypervisor ControllerVM
VM VM VM VMVM
Hypervisor HypervisorControllerVM
ControllerVM
VM VM VM VMVM VM VM VM VMVM
Hypervisor HypervisorControllerVM
ControllerVM
VM VM VM VMVM VM VM VM VMVM
Distributed File System Distributed File System
More Repeat work
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HX CONTROLLER
HyperFlex Control Plane Automation
F U L L Y A U T O M A T E D C L U S T E R A N D N O D E D E P L O Y M E N T S
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HX CONTROLLER
Service Profiles and Templates
Traffic Segmentation via Dedicated vNICs
Storage and Management Traffic Localized
to Fabric for Optimal Performance
QoS Policies for well Defined
and Predictable Service
QoS Policies Including “no drop” and
Jumbo Frames for Optimal Performance
Multicast Policy for HX Cluster Needs
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HX CONTROLLER
UCS Fabric Interconnects
HyperFlex
Nodes
Simplified Capacity
Expansion
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Fast and Easy Installation
STEP 0
STEP 1
60 MINUTES
OR LESS
VMware and HX Data
Performance Software
Installed on Servers at
Factory/Reseller Before
Shipping to Customer
Rack Up Servers, Power
on, and Add to vCenter
Drag and Drop
Configuration (JSON) File
Create, Cluster,
and Datastore
Start Provisioning VMs
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• HX supports multiple storage protocols including NFS, iSCSI and FC
• User Benefits
• Simpler and easier VM migration and data transfer
• Use for backup and other application support
Works with existing Storage
FC Storage Array
VM VM VM VM
HX Cluster
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Scale with Diskless Rack or Blade systems
CONTROLLERHYPERVISORCONTROLLERHYPERVISOR CONTROLLERHYPERVISOR CONTROLLERHYPERVISOR
VM VM VM VM
Non-HyperFlex Hosts Can Connect
VM VMVM VM VMVM VM VMVM VM VMVM
• Use existing systems to scale the Hyperflex cluster
• Need more processing power for a short period
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Data Optimization
BEFORE
Inline Deduplication
20–30% space savings
Inline Compression
30–50% space savings
No Special HardwareNo Performance ImpactNo Config lock-inNo Additional License
Log-Structured File System Yields More Efficient Data Optimization
Lower Cost
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Native Replication for DRBusiness Continuity to Mission Critical Applications
Long Distance Replication on WAN
HX Data Platform
App DB Web
Business Service
SSDSSDSSD
DR ProtectionOptimal and Reliable
ReplicationSimple Setup
Site 1 Site 2
HX Data Platform
App DB Web
Business Service Failover
SSDSSDSSD
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• vCenter Based Management
• No switching between management
consoles
• View storage alerts alongside
with ESX alerts/alarms
Private Clouds
Datacenters
Public Clouds
Deploy
Manage
• Cloud Center for hybrid cloud
management
• Application lifecycle management
• Mobility across clouds
Complete Management Integration
• UCS Director for complete
infrastructure automation
• Policy based IaaS automation
• Management and operational visibility
Private Cloud Private Cloud Integrated Management
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Next Generation Data Platform Benefits
Predictable,
Pay-as-You-Grow Efficiency
Independent Scaling and
Scale Out Architecture
Pointer-Based Snapshot
Near Instant Clones
Inline Dedupe and
Compression
Enterprise Storage
Features
Highly Available/Self-Healing
Single Button Non-Disruptive
Rolling Upgrades
Call Home and Onsite 24x7
Support Available
Enterprise
Data Protection
Integrated into vCenter
Robust Reporting and
Analytics
UCS Director
Orchestration/Automation
Integrated Management
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Primary 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
• Consistent, low-latency
• High IOPS
• All-flash nodes
Databases & Analytics
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Cisco Validated
Designs
Performance
Benchmarks
Best Practices
Guides
HyperFlex Performance for Mission-Critical Applications
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N E W H Y P E R F L E X C U S T O M E R S
>2100+
Simplicity
Agility
Efficiency
Scale
Automated UCS DirectorSemi-Automated
Unified Computing
System
ManualHW + Scripts
Hand-CraftedServer-Focused
Past Future
Stateless
Computing:Policy-Focused
DIY
Workflows:Infrastructure-
Focused
Intuitive
Adaptive
Intent-BasedApplication-Focused
AI PoweredOptimization-Focused
Intersight• Cloud Managed Infrastructure
• ML / AI for Operational Analytics
Infrastructure Management Evolution
Telemetry
and Analytics
Policy Based
Orchestration
API Driven,
DevOps Enabled
Secure and
Compliant
Connected
TAC
App Store
Stand-Alone
UCS C-Series
HyperFlex
UCS S-Series
UCS Mini
UCS
HyperFlex
UCS
Data Center 2
Data Center 1
Branch A
Branch B
Intersight
Intersight : Manage Infrastructure from the Cloud
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SaaS DeliveredIntuitive
ExperienceEnhanced
Support
Proactive
Guidance
Secure and
Extensible
UCS
SaaS Simplicity Cisco
Intersight
Analytics PoweredCisco Intersight
Centralized Management Global Policies Comprehensive Automation Single Pane of Glass
Actionable Intelligence
Simplified Console
Interface1
API1
Mgmt Point1
Intersight : Leading the change
Unified ManagementSingle pane of glass, consistent
operations model and experience for
managing all systems and solutions
RecommendationsEmbedded recommendation platform
with insights sourced from across
Cisco installed base and tailored to
each customer
SaaS/SubscriptionHosted management will free customers
from care/feeding of management tools
and eliminate upgrade dependencies
Enhanced Support ExperienceHosted platform allows Cisco to address issues
platform-wide and experience extends into TAC
supported platforms
ProgrammabilityEnd to end programmability with native API, SDK’s
and popular DevOps toolsets will enable customers
to consume natively
No-Impact TransitionIMC/UCSM/HX embedded connector will allow
customers to start consuming benefits without
forklift upgrade
Benefits of Intersight
Tiger Team Call
22 September 2017
Next-Generation Systems Management for UCS and HyperFlex
Cisco Intersight™
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Future of Next Gen IT Infrastructure
• Hybrid Infrastructure
• Cloud Based Management
• Analytics / Telemetry Based