EMC VSPEX With Lenovo Systems

Lenovo Virtual Users Group

Patrick Moakley, May 21, 2015

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Converged Systems- Market Overview

What are Converged Systems- Beyond racks and blades

Introducing VSPEX Solutions for Lenovo

– Common Elements of VSPEX solutions

– End User Computing (EUC)/ VDI

– Private Cloud

2H 2015 Enhancements

Summary

Agenda- VSPEX

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The Converged Infrastructure Market• Projected to grow at 33% CAGR 2012-17, ($10.6B in 2015)

• Leaders include EMC (Vblock, VSPEX), NetApp, HP, Lenovo

• Revenue break-out based on current data:

• ~45% storage, ~30% servers, ~8% network, ~17% Management

and application software

• Delivery breakdown

• 38% Reference Architectures (VSPEX, FlexPod)

• 24% Fixed Configuration (VCE Vblock)

• 38% Single Vendor Converged (ex. PureFlex)

• While not exclusively blades, most integrated offerings today are

based on blade architecture

• VBLOCK, VSPEX, FlexPod, PureFlex

• 80% of revenue is in NA and Europe

• Top requirements: Management, tested stack, flexibility, single

point of support

*Source: IDC Integrated Systems Mar 2014 Forecast

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Why converged systems?up to

30%Improvement to provision systems

By deploying integrated systems into their environments, IT organizations expected 20–30% improvements in time to provision systems, IT staff productivity, and utilization of infrastructure resources.

32.8%growth

Integrated systems market will grow at a five-year 2012–2017 CAGR of 32.8% per IDC

65%Of Enterprise Apps deployed

In just two years, almost 2/3 of Enterprise Applications will be deployed on Converged Infrastructure Systemshttp://wikibon.org/wiki/v/Converged_Infrastructure_Takes_the_Market_by_Storm IBM Market Opportunity Estimates, MSPmentor,

By 2017 -0.5%

growth

Non integrated systems, storage and networking equipment market 2012-2017 per IDC

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Beyond racks and blades: Converged Infrastructure

Compute Flexible choice of nodes to meet

workload requirements Intel E5 and E7-based servers

Chassis / Networking Highest performance I/O - 40Gb

Ethernet, 16Gb SAN, 56Gb Infiniband FDR

Designed for multiple generations of technology for investment protection

Management Single point of management control

for all resources Reduce complexity by automating

everyday management tasks Integrates with leading virtualization

and cloud management

Storage Optimize data between Flash and

HDDs with tiering Connect to or virtualize existing

storage Direct attach storage in compute Interoperability

Converged systems tightly integrate the three physical elements of compute, storage and networking, with management to deliver an efficient, seamless infrastructure

EMC VSPEX for Flex System & ThinkServer

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Lenovo solutions with VSPEX

Simple. Efficient. Flexible.

Reference architectures validated by EMC and Lenovo

End User Computing (EUC) and Private Cloud solution focus

Integrated by partners- EMC Channel Program

Proven solutions with choice to meet your needsStorage

Network

Compute

Hypervisor

Application

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VSPEX – Customer Benefits

Simple Efficient FlexibleFaster VM DeploymentSimplified ManagementSimplified ProvisioningSimplified Backup and Recovery

Worry Free Deployment Increased Storage UtilizationHigher Application AvailabilityImprove People ProductivitySpeed Your Backups & Save BigCentral Deployment & Patching

Flexible ArchitecturesChoice of HypervisorChoice of Server Choice of NetworkChoice of EMC PlatformsScale as you grow

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What are VSPEX solutions with Lenovo systems? Predefined reference architectures by EMC and

Lenovo (tested and validated)

Converged Infrastructure solutions for:

– Private Cloud

– End User Computing / VDI

Solutions are “meet in the channel”, so partners acquire servers from Lenovo and storage from EMC, then integrate the solution

Leverages Lenovo’s expanded x86 leadership

– The most advanced blade with Flex System

– The fastest growing x86 platform with ThinkServer

Leverages EMC’s storage leadership

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Sizing guides for Cloud & VDI solutions

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Flex System

VNXe3200

VNX5400VNX5600

VNX5800

XtremIO

System x

ThinkServer

Private Cloud with VMware vSphere

300 VMs 600 VMs 1,000 VMs

End User Computing / VDI with VMware Horizon View

500 1,250-1,750 2,500-3,500125 VMs(Total Users)

200 VMs

ThinkServer/System x Flex System ThinkServer/System x Flex System

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Efficiently Manage VSPEX Solutions with VMware vCenter

XClarity Integration Modules for VMware vCenter enable powerful management capabilities for Lenovo VSPEX solutions

Customer admins already know VMware vCenter and can now manage both storage and Flex System servers via single tool for everyday tasks:

– Platform Power & Cooling Metering

– Hardware error / failure monitoring

– Inventory, configuration and firmwareupdates

– Automate relocation of virtual workloadsin response to predicted host systemfailures without disruption

– Platform power capping/ throttling

– Rolling Updates

– Cluster Monitoring

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Support on VSPEX

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Single point of support from EMC on VSPEX via worldwide EMC support process

• Dedicated testing labs ensure interoperability for Lenovo based VSPEX

• Single point of support simplifies lifecycle for VSPEX offering

• Single point of support provided by EMC for VSPEX and, in many instances, from channel partner as well

• How to get support (US Example):

• Call the EMC support line (800-782-4362 or 1-508-497-7901 in the US or the local EMC Support line in your country)

• Visit the support.emc.com Service Center to create a service request. Be sure to mention VSPEX in the problem description

• Visit support.emc.com Service Center to open an online chat session, again mentioning VSPEX in the problem description

• International Support Numbers

EMC VNX storage

Lenovo Flex Systemand networking

End User Computing (EUC) Solutions

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Simple: Predefined, pretested and presized

EMC VSPEX EUC with Flex System is designed as a reference architecture with Lenovo Flex Systems and EMC storage, for simple, fast deployment.

EMC VSPEX EUC with Flex System is designed to support EUC environments from 500 to 3,500 instances; all of the sizing, testing and configuration has already been done for you.

Customers can choose from the leading virtual desktop solutions. EMC and Lenovo have sized and tested the solutions with:

‒ VMware vSphere and Horizon View and

‒ Citrix XenDesktop 7

EMC VSPEX by Flex System for EUC can simplify deployment, enhance performance and save money.

Accelerate the time it takes to deploy EUC workloads while reducing test and equipment costs

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Flexible Sizing Based on Number of EUC Instances

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# EUC 500 1,250 1,750 2,500 3,500Lenovo Server

ThinkServerRD650/550 (3)

orSystem x

3550/3650 (3)

Flex System x240 (18)

Flex System x240 (18)

Flex System x240 (18)

Flex System x240 (18)

EMC Storage VNXe 3200 Primary: XtremIO

½ Brick (5TB)File: VNX 5400

Primary: XtremIO

½ Brick (5TB)File: VNX 5400

Primary: XtremIO

Full Brick (10TB)File: VNX 5600

Primary: XtremIO

Full Brick (10TB)File: VNX 5600

Sizing is based on the number of EUC Instances supported, the customer only needs to select the right number

Solutions based on either Citrix XenDesktop or VMware Horizon View

Private Cloud Solutions

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Simple: Predefined, pretested and presized

EMC® VSPEX™ Private Cloud with Flex System is a simple solution which accelerates the time it takes to deploy cloud workloads while reducing test and equipment costs.

EMC VSPEX Private Cloud with Flex System is designed as a reference architecture with Lenovo Flex Systems and EMC storage, for simple, fast deployment.

EMC VSPEX Private Cloud with Flex System for is designed to support Virtual Machine (VM’s) environments from 125 to 1,000 VM’s

EMC and Lenovo have sized and tested the solutions so that EMC VSPEX Private Cloud with Flex System can simplify deployment, enhance performance and save money.

Dramatically reduces cloud deployment times while reducing test and equipment costs for environments from 125 to 1,000 VMs.

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Flexible Sizing Based on Number of Virtual Machines

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# VM’s 125 200 300 600 1,000Lenovo Server ThinkServer

RD650/550 (4)or

System x 3550/3650 (4)

Flex System x240 (4) orx240 M5 (3)

Flex System x240 (5) orx240 M5 (4)

Flex System x240 (9) or x240 M5 (6)

Flex System x240 (14) or x240 M5 (10)

EMC Storage VNXe 3200 File: VNX 5200Block: VNX 5200

File: VNX 5400Block: VNX 5400

File: VNX 5600Block: VNX 5600

File: VNX 5800Block: VNX 5800

Sizing is based on the number of VM’s supported, the customer only needs to select the right number

Solutions based on VMware Vsphere

2H 2015 VSPEX Enhancements

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New VSPEX Solutions– Microsoft Exchange

– Microsoft SQL Server

Hardware Upgrades for Existing Solutions– Fibre Channel Networking – EN4093 + FC5022, in-chassis switches

– Multi-Chassis Scalability

– Support for x240 M5 Node Across all Solutions

Ease of Ordering Improvements– Solution Reference Numbers (SRN’s) for all VSPEX Solutions

VSPEX Enhancements – 2H 2015

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SRN’s: Virtual SAN Ready Node ExamplesServer Low Profile

SRN: BSIVSN34L00**Server Medium SRN: BSIVSN34M00**

Server High SRN: BSIVSN34H00**

VDI Linked Clones SRN: BSIVDI34LC0**For Max Seat Density

VDI Full Clones SRN: BSIVDI34FC0**

For Performance

• Up to 15VMs

• Up to 2K IOPs

• 64GB memory

• 5TB raw capacity

• 1x200GB SSD

• Up to 30VMs

• Up to 12K IOPs

• 256GB memory

• 8TB raw capacity

• 2x200GB SSD

• Up to 60VMs

• Up to 20K IOPs

• 384GB memory

• 14.4TB raw capacity

• 2x400GB SSD

• Up to 100 desktops

• Up to 10K IOPs

• 1.2TB raw capacity

• 1x400GB SSD

• Up to 2.1TB

• Up to 100 desktops

• Up to 10K IOPs

• 10.8TB raw capacity

• 2x400GB SSD

W For complete info on the Sizing assumptions and Design considerations of the Ready Node profiles, please refer to the “Virtual SAN Hardware Quick Reference Guide” on the Virtual SAN VMware Compatibility Guide Page

W ** For Lenovo Partners:

Virtual SAN Ready Node

OEM validated server configuration ready for Virtual SAN

deployment

LETS Link for Solutions

VDI Linked Clones SRN: BSIVDI34LC1**

For Growth

• Up to 100 desktops

• Up to 10K IOPs

• 1.2TB raw capacity

• 1x400GB SSD

• Up to 3.9TB

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Lenovo - High Ready Node

Virtual SAN Ready Node- Configuration Detail

• Use the Solution Reference

number to get the configuration file

on

Lenovo Partners: TechLine Repository Link

Intel ® SSD DC S3700 400GB

Summary

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VSPEX is an EMC channel program

“Meet in the Channel” Reference Architectures

EMC VSPEX with Lenovo Flex System and ThinkServer simplify deployment of complex solutions such as Cloud and VDI

Offer sizing tools that simplifies and accelerates deployment of solutions

Enable simpler management via tools that admins know already

Powered by best of breed Flex System and ThinkServer technology

Based on EMC Powered Backup Built for Virtualized Environments

Speeds ordering process with Solution Reference Numbers

Summary

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Why VSPEX on Lenovo Flex System?

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Flex Feature Cisco UCS HP Blade Benefits24 DIMM Sockets per blade

Yes NoMore memory = more VM’s per Blade = Fewer Blades = Less Money

New chassis design – supports up to 100Gb on the midplane

6 year old chassis with support up to 10Gb

10 year old chassis with support up to 10Gb

Greater throughput = greater performance

New chassis design – Zoned Cooling

No NoDesigned to accommodate the cooling requirements of all processors on the Intel roadmap

Native Fibre Channel support

No Yes Higher performance than FCoE

Feature on Demand Upgrades

No No Upgrade in-place without rip & replace

In-chassis switching No YesNo TOR saves money up frontLower latency with better performance

Solution Reference Numbers for easy ordering

No NoSpeeds ordering time for partners with solutions loaded right into the configurator

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EMC Storage – Where to learn more

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Learn More VNXe 3200

VNXe Hardware Data Sheet  VNXe Software Data Sheet  VNXe Tech Specs 

VNX5400 VNX5600 VNX5800

Learn More VNX 5 series

VNX Hardware Data Sheet  VNX Software Data Sheet  VNX Tech Specs

Learn More XtremIO

XtremIO Technical OverviewXtremIO Brick Sizing Guide

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