Cisco Nexus 7000 Design Manual page 15

Figure 4 FlexPod Model Comparison
It is a fundamental design decision to leverage clustered Data ONTAP or 7-Mode, because these cannot
be run simultaneously on the same controller, and the choice will influence hardware requirements, the
logical construction of FlexPod stack, and ultimately the operational practices of the enterprise.
Organizations having the following requirements should consider adopting clustered Data ONTAP:
Large to midsize enterprises that are seeking scalable, shared IT solutions for nondisruptive
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operations
New installations
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Existing clustered Data ONTAP 8.x and Data ONTAP GX organizations that are looking to upgrade
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Organizations deploying an enterprise content repository
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Organizations with the following characteristics or needs might want to use the 7-Mode design:
Existing Data ONTAP 7G and Data ONTAP 8.x 7-Mode customers who are looking to upgrade
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Midsize enterprises; customers who are primarily interested in the FAS2000 Series
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Customers who absolutely require SnapVault®, synchronous SnapMirror®, MetroCluster™,
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SnapLock® software, IPv6, or Data ONTAP Edge
It is always advisable to seek counsel from experts. Consult your NetApp account team or partner for
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further guidance.
VMware vSphere 5.1 on FlexPod with Nexus 7000 Using FCoE
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