Flex system client_presentation

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IBM Flex System™ The elements of an IBM PureFlex System

© 2012 IBM Corporation2

Acquired XIV

2000

2007

2003

2005X ArchitectureFirst Scalablex86 16 SocketDesign

BladeCenter™First to launch Blades to market

4th GenerationFirst x86 to break 1M TPMCX Architecture

First x86 vendor with 100 #1 Benchmarks

3rd GenerationFirst x86 server with hot swap memory

POWER4™First Dual Core processor in the industry

POWER6™Doubled clock speed, 50% better performance

IBM has always led with datacenter innovation

20082010

5th GenerationChanging the thinking of x86 servers

Launched POWER7™Changing the thinking of Unix servers

Acquired Blade Network Technologies


The first family of offerings designed for all three client approaches

For clients who want to custom build and tune configurations to their specific requirements,

as they might with today’s blades. Delivers optimum

flexibility.

For clients who want pre-configured, pre-integrated

infrastructure and management, factory tuned from IBM, with

entry cloud management. Delivers Infrastructure as a

Service (IaaS).

For clients who want pre-integrated platform systems

tuned to the middleware stack. Delivers Software as a Service

(SaaS), and Platform as a Service (PaaS).

Client-tunedSystems

Expert IntegratedSystem

Flexibility of client tuned, Simplicity of appliances, and the Agility of cloud

Expert IntegratedSystem

Flex SystemFlex System


Flex System elements

Compute Nodesx86

Storage NodeV7000Expansion inside* or outside chassis

Flex System Manager

Networking10/40GbE, FCoE, IB8/16Gb FC

ExpansionPCIeStorage

IBM PureFlex System

Pre-configured, pre-integrated infrastructure systems with compute,

storage, networking, physical and virtual management, and entry cloud

management with integrated expertise.

Chassis14 half-wide bays for nodes

IBM PureApplication System

Pre-configured, pre-integrated platform systems with middleware designed for

transactional web applications and enabled for cloud with

integrated expertise.

A continuum of value from elements to systems

April 2012 – Innovation with IBM PureSystems

* Statement of Direction. IBM plans subject to change.

Supports choice of x86 and/or POWERSupports choice of x86 and/or POWER


Flex System elements IBM PureFlex System

For clients who want pre-configured, pre-integrated infrastructure and

management, factory tuned from IBM, with entry cloud management.

Delivers Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS).

IBM PureApplication System

For clients who want pre-integrated platform systems tuned to the

middleware stack. Delivers Software as a Service

(SaaS), and Platform as a Service (PaaS)

Client Profiles

IBM PureSystems

For clients who want to custom build and tune configurations to their

specific requirements, as they might with today’s blades.

Delivers optimum flexibility.

Client-tuned systems Expert Integrated Systems Client-tuned systems Expert Integrated Systems


• Flex System technology delivers now and enables multiple generations of future technologies

• No compromise designs for demands of today’s heterogeneous data centers

• Clean slate design enables new levels of integration

• Designed to enable management integration with Flex System Manager

• Flexible and open choice of architectures, hypervisors and environments

• The entry point into a PureFlex System

The world’s best blade offering… Starts with IBM PureFlex & Flex System


Best Blades• Unmatched performance with max processor & memory capability for Intel based systems• Integrated Flex System Flash to enable faster Database and High-IOPs workloads

Best Chassis• Highest performance for IO. 40Gb Ethernet, 16Gb SAN speeds, 56Gb InfiniBand FDR• Only platform to support a mixed environment of both x86 as well UNIX based systems

Best Management•Significantly reduce the number of manual steps to greatly simplify management•Manages IT as one; reducing complexity and automating everyday management tasks

Best Storage•Reduce disk capacity needs by up to 80% with V7000 Real-time Compression•Automatically optimize data between storage tiers with IBM Easy Tier

PureFlex & Flex System deliver leading edge technology that increase resource utilization and reduce ongoing management costs

IBM PureFlex & Flex System:The best "Blade" for today, for tomorrow, for your datacenter

Internal IBM Use Only


100% vs. Cisco B200 M3 (384GB) 50% vs. HP BL 460c Gen8 (512GB)

For Virtualization IBM Flex System x240 delivers

95% more VMs vs. Cisco B200 M337% more VMs vs. HP BL460 Gen 819% more VMs vs. Dell M620 (w/ 2.9Ghz CPU)

Flex System x240 – No Compromise Virtualization Platform

32% faster than Dell M620 (2.2GHz)7% faster than HP BL460 (2.7Ghz)

50% more DIMMS vs. HP BL 460c Gen8*Dell compromised when using 135W proc.

IBM X240

HP BL460

Cisco B200 M3

Dell M620

Max # of VMs 82 60 4282 (69 w/ 2.9Ghz)

Max Memory Capacity

768 GB 512 GB 384 GB 768 GB

DIMM Slots 24 16 2424* (20 w/

135W proc.)

CPU supported at Max Memory Config

2.90GHz 135W

2.70GHz 130W

2.90GHz135W

2.20GHz 95W

Support fastest Intel CPUs – 2.9GHz 8c 135W Support max memory DIMMs and Capacity – 24 DIMM slots at 768GB IBM x240 is a no compromise platform that delivers maximum CPU and Memory

capabilities for Virtualization

IBM Flex System x240 delivers #1 VMmark 2.0

Benchmark across all Blades


Multi-generation

chassisplatform

IBM Flex System- No Compromise Design

50%more

memory

200%more

networking bandwidth

300%more

dedicated storage

50%networking

latencyimprovement

IBM Flex System x240 (768GB) vs. HP BL 460c Gen8 (512GB)

IBM Flex System Fabric 10Gb switch 240Gb vs. HP 10Gb switch 80Gb

IBM Flex System Flash adds up to 8 400GB SSDs (x240 with Flex System Flash 3.2TB vs. Dell M610 800GB)

Node to node traffic is contained within the chassis to reduce TOR switch latency*

Built to support your datacenter today and tomorrow

* Estimated Results. Results will vary depending on customer environment


Add Flex System Manager for Simplified Management IntegrationIncrease control and productivity, while decreasing management costs

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• New user interface and configuration automation brings new components online faster

• Cross-resource integration and automation enables transformation from managing resources to managing applications, services and workloads

• Works with the management you have - other IBM platform tools, Tivoli and third party enterprise management (e.g., CA, BMC, HP, etc.)

• Easier monitoring, alerts and problem management through automated resolution processes with integrated expertise

Management

Networking

Virtualization

Storage

Management

Compute

Chassis MapGlobal FindSetup Wizards Remote Presence

IBM Flex System Manager


Transition Timeline

BladeCenterBladeCenter

2000 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014 2016 2018 2020 20222000 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022

PureFlex System / Flex System PureFlex System / Flex System

The BladeCenter product roadmap extends to 2016, with product support until 2021The BladeCenter product roadmap extends to 2016, with product support until 2021

Clients can choose when to begin transitioning to PureSystems/ Flex System

Clients can choose when to begin transitioning to PureSystems/ Flex System

Some clients will choose to move to PureFlex System / Flex System today

Some clients will choose to move to PureFlex System / Flex System today

Blade Center Product Support

Blade Center Product Support

IBM can help BladeCenter clients to decide the right transition plan.

Whichever path is chosen, IBM will support you

IBM can help BladeCenter clients to decide the right transition plan.

Whichever path is chosen, IBM will support you


IBM Flex System Differentiation Delivering the industry’s first…

• Scalable switching, upgrade networking connectivity or features with no rip and replace

• Systems designed for today’s requirements and tomorrow’s needs

• True choice:

• Virtualization: KVM, VMware, or Microsoft HyperV

• OS: Microsoft Windows®, and Linux from Red Hat, SUSE

• Available Integrated storage with the Storwize V7000

• Single management tool for all physical and virtual resources

• Available Storage virtualization for internal and external storage

• Flex System Flash for high I/O throughput

• 40Gb capable Blade Ethernet Switch

• 16Gb capable Blade SAN Switch

• 56Gb capable Infiniband FDR switch

What you need to know…


Take the next steps

Visit the PureSystems web page to learn more about PureFlex and Flex System products, partner solutions, and IBM finance and services offerings that support PureSystems.

Work with your IBM or IBM Business Partner seller to develop a proof of concept demonstration tailored to your environment.

Your seller can provide a detailed savings analysis that PureFlex or Flex System can deliver. You can get a general idea yourself by utilizing the online Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) tool, (registration is required the first time you visit).


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