NetApp's Flexpod is an integrated, next-generation computing, networking and storage solution for virtualized and non-virtualized environments.

1. FLEXPOD
Maximize IT responsiveness. Minimize risk.

2. 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

3. Flexpod Components
Switches
Nexus 9000
Nexus 7000
Nexus 6000
Nexus 5000
Nexus 3000
Nexus 2000
Nexus 1100
NetApp
FAS2600
FAS8200
FAS9000
E-Series
SolidFire
UCS
UCS 6324
UCS 6200/6300
UCS 5108
UCS 2200/2300
UCS B-Series
UCS C-Series
Cisco VIC
HYPERVISORS
VMware ESXi
Microsoft Hyper-V
Citrix XenServer
KVM/Red Hat

4. 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

5. The Benefits
 One platform serves all
computing needs
 Flexibility
 Built-in data center
efficiencies
 Reduced risk

6. FLEXPOD EXPRESS FLEXPOD DATACENTER FLEXPOD SELECT
TARGET:
SMB, remote, departmental
DistinctArchitectures
ENTRY-LEVEL
Cisco UCS, Nexus, NetApp FAS
TARGET:
Enterprise/service provider
Massively scalable,
all virtual
Cisco UCS, Nexus & FAS/AFF
Target:
Specific application
deployments in the
enterprise
App
File System
Direct or fabric
NetApp E-Series, FAS
ExpandedPlatformsPortfolio
Departmental
deployments,
VAR velocity
DistinctArchitectures

7. Capacity, performance, floor tiles, power and price stay the same each time.
Hypervisor
Unified Management
Hypervisor
Unified Management
Hypervisor
Unified Management
Hypervisor
Hypervisor
Unified Management
Right-sized & Reproducible
FlexPod Datacenter

8. Cisco UCS C-Series
Managed Servers
Cisco Nexus
Fabric 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

9.  Predictable and
highly efficient
 Manage pools of resources,
not individual systems
 Easily scale vertically or
horizontally Increased performance and capacity
Scale Out

10. FlexPod Data Center with Cisco UCS 6300
Fabric Interconnect & VMware vSphere
6.0 U1 Design Guide
Design 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 specs
Application
workloads
Solution guides
Sizing guidance

11. Validated Solutions
50+ VALIDATED APPLICATIONS & WORKLOAD DESIGNS

12. SECURE SEPARATION SECURE MULTI-TENANCY

13. Optimized for Any Workload

14. Management Approach
FLEXPOD

15.  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

16. AccelerateDeployment

17. 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

18. 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.

19. 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