FLEXPODMaximize IT responsiveness. Minimize risk.

What is Flexpod?

Integrated computing, networking and storage solution

Standardized, pre-validated, converged infrastructure platform

Virtualized or non-virtualized environments

Flexible: One platform scales to fit many workloads

Flexpod ComponentsSwitches Nexus 9000Nexus 7000Nexus 6000Nexus 5000Nexus 3000Nexus 2000Nexus 1100

NetApp FAS2600FAS8200FAS9000E-SeriesSolidFire

UCS UCS 6324UCS 6200/6300UCS 5108UCS 2200/2300UCS B-SeriesUCS C-SeriesCisco VIC

HYPERVISORS VMware ESXiMicrosoft

Hyper-VCitrix

XenServerKVM/Red Hat

Next-Gen Converged Infrastructure Cisco UCS Servers

and UCS Manager Cisco Nexus

Family Switches NetApp clustered

data ONTAP

・ Pool resources• Single server or storage• Service profiles

・ Abstract Resources• Virtualized servers and

storage• Stateless computing• Dynamic scalability

・ Consume Resources• Service catalogs• Rapid resource provisioning• Open APIs

Virtualized Storage Pool

Virtualized Compute Pool

Virtualized Network Pool

Virtualization

App AppAppApp

AppApp

Bare Metal

The Benefits One platform serves all

computing needs Flexibility Built-in data center

efficiencies Reduced risk

FLEXPOD EXPRESS FLEXPOD DATACENTER

FLEXPOD SELECT

TARGET: SMB, remote, departmental

Distinct Architectures

ENTRY-LEVELCisco UCS, Nexus, NetApp FAS

TARGET: Enterprise/service

provider

Massively scalable, all virtual

Cisco UCS, Nexus & FAS/AFF

Target: Specific application deployments in the

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Direct or fabric

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Departmental deployments, VAR velocity

Distinct Architectures

Capacity, performance, floor tiles, power and price stay the same each time.

Hypervisor

Unified Management

Hypervisor

Unified Management

Hypervisor

Unified Management

HypervisorHypervisor

Unified Management

Right-sized & Reproducible

FlexPod Datacenter

Cisco UCS C-Series

Managed Servers

Cisco NexusFabric Extenders

HA HA

Cisco UCS 5108

B-Series Chassis

Cisco UCS Fabric Interconnects

Cisco Nexus Switches

NetApp Storage ArraysHA HA

Scale Up Up to 20 pairs of Cisco Fabric Extenders (FEXs)

Up to 160 Cisco UCS servers

• B-Series Blade Servers• C-Series Rack Mount

Servers Up to 24 NetApp FAS

controllers• NAS only = 24* nodes• SAN = 12* nodes

* FAS2600 limit is 8/8

Predictable andhighly efficient

Manage pools of resources, not individual systems

Easily scale vertically or horizontally

Increased performance and capacity

Scale Out

Reduce Risk with FlexPodGuides for high-quality, repeatable deployments

FlexPod Data Center with Cisco UCS 6300Fabric Interconnect & VMware vSphere6.0 U1 Design GuideDesign Guide for FlexPod Data Center with Cisco UCS Manager 3.1 & VMware vSphere 6.0 U1

Last Updated: July 6, 2016

Design guides: CVD and NVA

Deployment guides

Technical specsApplication

workloadsSolution guidesSizing guidance

Validated Solutions50+ VALIDATED APPLICATIONS & WORKLOAD DESIGNS

SECURE SEPARATION SECURE MULTI-TENANCY

Optimized for Any Workload

Management ApproachFLEXPOD

NetApp FAS and AFF controllers run Data ONTAP

Cisco Nexus switches run NX-OS

Cisco UCS systems managed by UCS Manager

All FlexPod components manageable by UCS Director

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Why Force 3 for FlexPod?

We design the perfect FlexPod for your situation and price point

Engineering talent to maximize your FlexPod investment • Extensive service capabilities

with NetApp-certified engineers• On-site and remote services

Great understanding of

converged infrastructure solutions and how they fit in your environments

Flexible arrangements including:

• Full implementation• Residency• Economical service credits

Force 3 is the Network Security Company.

We provide secure IT solutions and services for clients who demand value and reliability. Together with our parent company, Sirius Computer Solutions, we offer a wide range of solutions and services backed by expert engineers and strategic partnerships.

From design to deployment, support and maintenance, we constantly focus on supporting our customers’ missions and promoting the best possible outcomes. Your success is critical to us—and we don’t succeed unless you do.

Learn more about Force 3’s solutions and services. ◼ Phone: 800-391-0204 ◼ Address: 2151 Priest Bridge Drive, Crofton, MD 21114 ◼ Email: sales@force3.com ◼ Online: www.force3.com