Virtualized Greek

SEPTEMBER 8, 2013

This is different from the current software first movement in that Cisco’s approach is based on their hardware first view of the network. All of Cisco’s major vendors are lined up in support of VMware’s NSX software based virtualization solution. HP – Top of Rack. F5 – Security/Load Balancing. Arista – Top of Rack.

Vmware 78

Vmware Load Balancer Hardware HP 78

Fountainhead

JUNE 29, 2009

Each has a differing technology approach to blade repurposing, and each differs in the type (and source) of management control software. From Cisco , the UCS System is based on a series of server enclosures interconnected via a converged network fabric (which does a somewhat analogous job of repurposing blades as does HPs VirtualConnect).

Analysis 147

Analysis HP Data Center Virtualization 147

Fountainhead

MAY 6, 2010

Converged Infrastructure and Unified Computing are both terms referring to technology where the complete server profile, including I/O (NICs, HBAs, KVM), networking (VLANs, IP load balancing, etc.), and storage connectivity (LUN mapping, switch control) are all abstracted and defined/configured in software.

Data Center 100

Data Center Virtualization Storage Network 100