UCS M-Series + Citrix XenApp Optimizing high density XenApp deployment at Scale

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1 In Collaboration with Intel UCS M-Series + Citrix XenApp Optimizing high density XenApp deployment at Scale Aniket Patankar UCS Product Manager May 2015

2 Cisco UCS - Powering Applications at Every Scale Edge-Scale Computing Cloud-Scale Computing Seamlessly Extend the Data Center to the Edge Customer Needs Power and Operational Simplicity in the Data Center Core More Efficient Way to Power Cloud-Scale Applications

3 Cloud-Scale Inverts Computing Architecture Core Enterprise Workloads Cloud Scale SCM ERP/Financial Legacy CRM Online Content Gaming Mobile IoT E-Commerce Server Hypervisor Single Server Single Application Many Applications Many Servers 3

4 Cisco System Link Technology Extending the UCS Fabric inside the server Compute 4

5 Cisco System Link Technology Extending the UCS Fabric inside the server Compute 5

6 Cisco System Link Technology Extending the UCS Fabric inside the server Compute Shared Infrastructure 6

7 Cisco System Link Technology Extending the UCS Fabric inside the server Compute Shared Infrastructure 7

8 UCS M-Series Overview Front View Intel Xeon E3 (4 Cores) 2 RU 8 Cartridges 1 2 Aggregate Capacity 32 GB Memory 4 x SSD Scale from 480 GB SATA to 6.4 TB SAS Compute Cartridge 16 Servers 64 Xeon Cores 512 GB Memory 6.4 TB Storage Power Supplies 2 x 1400 Watts Brand new modular compute platform portfolio UCS M4308 Modular Chassis UCS M142 Compute Cartridge Product Line Extension to the currently shipping B-Series and C- Series Powered by Cisco System Link -Next generation UCS ASIC technology used in the VIC Focus Areas o Density, Power Efficiency, Modularity, Ease of Management Rear View 2 x 40 Gb Uplinks 8

9 Cisco UCS M-Series Overview Front View 2 RU 8 Cartridges 1 2 Compute Cartridge Intel Xeon E3 (4 Cores) 32 GB Memory 4 x SSD Scale from 480 GB SATA to 6.4 TB SAS Power Supplies 2 x 1400 Watts Rear View 2 x 40 Gb Uplinks 9

10 Cisco UCS M-Series Overview Typical Rack Deployment Front View 2 RU 8 Cartridges 10 Gb 62xx Fabric Interconnects 1 2 Intel Xeon E3 (4 Cores) 32 GB Memory 4 x SSD Scale from 480 GB SATA to 6.4 TB SAS Compute Cartridge Rack Capacity Chassis 20 Servers 320 Cores 1280 Memory 10TB Storage 128TB 40 Gb ports Power Supplies 2 x 1400 Watts Rear View 2 x 40 Gb Uplinks 10

Remote Desktop Session Host Cisco UCS M142 Cartridge Server 1 Citrix XenApp 7.

11 Design Highlights: Tested Use Cases Cisco UCS M-Series Cartridge Servers running Citrix XenApp 7.6 RDSH RDSH User Session User Session User Session User Session User Session User Session User Session User Session Remote Desktop Session Host Cisco UCS M142 Cartridge Server 1 Citrix XenApp 7.6 Hosted Shared Desktops Windows Server 2012 R2 Remote Desktop Session Host Cisco UCS M142 Cartridge Server 2 Citrix XenApp 7.6 Hosted Shared Desktops Windows Server 2012 R2

12 Why Intel E3 Processors?

13 UCS M-Series - Targeted Workloads/ Use Cases Web Serving Serving static and dynamic HTML content for millions of users Processing internet transactions like price comparisons, stock trades, shopping cart, bill pay etc Online Content Delivery Frontend applications like Matchmaking and Leaderboards in Online Gaming Transcoding Conversion of media formats to facilitate web streaming Enterprise Grid Highly parallelized applications that do not need the highest clockspeed SKU Eg: Genomic research, Monte Carlo Simulation, Other Data Analytics Dedicated Hosting Bare Metal As A Service Virtual Desktops

Role of the Fabric Interconnect and UCS Manager UCS M-Series operates only in UCS managed mode UCS Manager is required to provide configuration of network and storage resources All switching is local

14 Role of the Fabric Interconnect and UCS Manager UCS M-Series operates only in UCS managed mode UCS Manager is required to provide configuration of network and storage resources All switching is local to the fabric interconnects System Link Technology uses the 802.1BR prestandard VN-TAG protocol to support NIV for the server interfaces Each vnic has a unique virtual ethernet interface on the fabric interconnect Statistics and counters are centralized by UCS Manager for each interface 14

15 UCS M4308 Modular Chassis 2U Rack-Mount Chassis (3.5 H x 30.5 L x 17.5 W) 3 rd Generation UCS VIC ASIC (System Link Technology) 1 Chassis Management Controller - CMC (Manages Chassis resources) 8 cartridge slots (x4 PCIe lanes per slot) Slots and ASIC adaptable for future use Four 2.5 SFF Drive Bays (SSD Only) 1 Internal x 8 PCIe Gen3 connection to Cisco 12 Gb SAS RAID controller 1 Internal x8 PCIe Gen3 slot, ½ height, ½ Width (future use) 6 hot swappable fans, accessed by top rear cover removal 2 external Ethernet management ports, 1 external serial console port (connected to CMC for out of band troubleshooting) 2 AC Power Module bays - (1+1 redundant, 220V only) 2 QSFP 40Gbps ports (data and management - server and chassis) 15

16 UCS M142 Compute Cartridge UCS M142 Cartridge contains 2 distinct servers powered by Low Power consuming Xeon E3 CPUs Each Server independently manageable and has it s own memory, CPU, management controller (CIMC) Cartridge connects to mid-plane for access to power, network, storage and management x2 PCIe Gen3 lanes connect each server to System Link Technology for access to storage & network Gbps I/O Bandwidth per server Host PCIe Interface x2 PCIe Gen3 Lanes Host PCIe Interface x2 PCIe Gen3 Lanes Cisco Confidential 16

to provide management connectivity from UCS Manager to each server UCS Manager supports 20 UCS M-Series chassis in a single domain for

17 Management Scalability UCS Management tools provide the ability to manage these servers at scale Each server has a unique dedicated integrated management controller Each chassis has a unique management controller System Link technology uses converged infrastructure to provide management connectivity from UCS Manager to each server UCS Manager supports 20 UCS M-Series chassis in a single domain for management of up to 320 M- Series Servers In future UCS Central will be supported to provide management for multi domains UCS Central 17

18 UCS M-Series Business Outcomes Reduced CapEx and OpEx Faster Time to Market Deliver SLAs with Ease Maximize your IT investment Optimal performance / watt Optimal performance / watt / $ Reduced space, power and cooling Modular Design Independently refresh various server components Longevity of shared infrastructure Cost Amortization Beyond sheet metal, power and fan supplies Includes local disks, I/O assembly and Interface cards Ease of deployment Service profiles accelerate initial provisioning and ongoing maintenance Fewer components to install, provision and maintain Right-size your infrastructure Workload optimized compute elements Reduced business impact of component failures Common management framework No need for dedicated staff or retraining Leverage established IT workflows Establish CoS and QoS Easily align infrastructure to optimize cost and revenue model Mix and match value and performance 18

19 UCS M-Series Evolution Multitude of Cartridges catering to Different Workloads Different Customer Segments Phase II (Expected FCS -- Q2 CY 2015) Xeon E5 Cartridge High Bin Xeon E3 Cartridge Ecosystem Integration Next generation Fabric Interconnect Portfolio of Storage Partners Higher level automation and orchestration offerings from Cisco and partners

20 In Collaboration with Intel Intel and the Intel logo are trademarks of the Intel Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries

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