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Conclusion
Conclusion
FlexPod is the optimal shared infrastructure foundation on which to deploy a variety of IT workloads.
Cisco and NetApp have created a platform that is both flexible and scalable for multiple use cases and
applications. One common use case is to deploy VMware vSphere as the virtualization solution, as
described in this document. From virtual desktop infrastructure to SAP®, FlexPod can efficiently and
effectively support business-critical applications running simultaneously from the same shared
infrastructure. The flexibility and scalability of FlexPod also enable customers to start out with a
right-sized infrastructure that can ultimately grow with, and adapt to their evolving business
requirements.
Appendix: Cisco UCS Fabric Interconnect and IOM Connectivity
Diagrams
This appendix illustrates the backplane connectivity models available with the UCS B-Series platform.
The models shown use a global FEX discovery policy preferring link aggregation or port channeling.
The user should be aware that a pinned configuration may also be set in the same global policy.
Figure 24
(FEX IO modules) and the half width Cisco UCS B200 M3 blade server. The remaining figures explore
various IO module and adapter configurations.
Figure 24
VMware vSphere 5.1 on FlexPod with Nexus 7000 Using FCoE
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provides a generic view of the connectivity available between the Cisco UCS Fabric Extenders
Generic UCS B-Series M3 Backplane Illustration