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Table 1
Layer
Software
Logical Build
Figure 2
across the stack, addressing Layer 1 high-availability requirements, but there are additional Cisco and
NetApp technologies and features that make for an even more effective solution. This section of the
document discusses the logical configuration validated for FlexPod. The topics covered include:
•
•
FlexPod - Distinct Uplink Design with Clustered Data ONTAP
Figure 9
sections will describe the role of each component within this model of the FlexPod system.
Note •
•
Validated Software and Firmware Versions
Device
Cisco UCS hosts
Microsoft .NET
Framework
Microsoft SQL Server® Microsoft SQL Server
VMware vCenter™
NetApp OnCommand
System Manager
NetApp Virtual Storage
Console (VSC)
Cisco Nexus 1000v
Cisco Nexus 1110-X
NetApp NFS Plug-in for
VMware vStorage APIs
for Array Integration
(VAAI)
and Figure 3 show the distinct uplink design structure. The design is physically redundant
FlexPod - distinct uplink design with clustered Data ONTAP
FlexPod - distinct uplink design with Data ONTAP operating in 7-Mode
details the distinct uplink design with a clustered Data ONTAP logical model. The following
The example in Figure 9 showcases the use of the Cisco Nexus 1000v virtual distributed switch in
the architecture.
FlexPod design includes the integration of Cisco VM-FEX technology.
Image
VMware vSphere
ESXi™ 5.1
3.5.1
2008 R2 SP1
5.1
5.1
4.1
4.2(1)SV2(1.1a)
4.2(1)SV1(5.1a)
1.0-018
VMware vSphere 5.1 on FlexPod with Nexus 7000 Using FCoE
FlexPod Implementation and Design
Comments
Operating System
version
Feature enabled within
Windows operating
system
VM (1 each): SQL
Server DB
VM (1 each): VMware
vCenter
VM (1 each):
OnCommand
Plug-in within VMware
vCenter
Virtual services blade
within the 1110-x
Virtual services
appliance
Plug-in within VMware
vCenter
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