VMready Virtual Machine-aware Networking for HP

VMready™
Virtual Machine-aware Networking for HP
BLADE Network Technologies

Servers before Virtualization
Web Server
(external)
App Server
(R&D only)
db Server
(payroll only)
email Server
(internal only)
Server dedicated to application

Poor utilization of server H/W

Network config per server

VLAN
ACLs
QoS

Users can access
Data and Apps
Data is protected from unauthorized access
Customers
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Virtualization before VMready™
Virtualization

Increased H/W utilization
Multiple Virtual Machines / Physical server

However the network is not aware of Virtual Machines

Virtual Machine security & QoS tied to physical server
No ability to configure per VM
Inflexible

Users can access
Data and Apps
Customers
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VM Migration before VMready™
VM may become insecure or disconnected
Migration

VMs can move to another physical server
Allows workload balancing and HA failover

However with existing networks manual configuration is required:

Prone to security holes
Disconnected users
Disconnected customers
Overworked network admins

Users get disconnected
Data becomes unprotected
Customers locked out
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Virtualization with VMready™
Configuration follows VM in real-time
VMready networks are VM aware

Configuration per VM
Security, QoS,,, follow the VM
With VMready Migration is :
Safe
Usable
Easy
Automatic network configuration
Enables Dynamic data centers

VMready switch
Users can access
Data and Apps
Customers
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VMready™
Virtual Machine aware networking
Old Switches
VMready Switches
Server
Server
Server
Server
Server
Server
10G
10G
10G
CNA
10G
CNA
physical ports
v-ports
1000’s of Virtual ports
10’s of Physical ports
Physical ports are the old switching unit

Not aware of Virtual Machines (VMs)
Configuration per physical port only
No flexibility for unique VM needs
No flexibility to handle VM migrations

Virtual ports are the new switching unit

Fully aware of Virtual Machines
Configuration per virtual port
Automated Network mobility
Configuration follows Virtual Machines in real-time during migration

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Virtual Advantages of VMready

Cost-effective
No hardware upgrade required
Runs on switch – no server CPU overhead

“Let servers serve” – a leading analyst

Easy
Simplified management
Anywhere a VM can move, VMready can support it
Preserves VM Vendor Choice
Support for all major server virtualization platforms and versions
Works across multi-vendor network equipment
No special operating systems, adapters, cables
Complies with IEEE standards
First network product to automatically support VM migration

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Cloud Ready Network Architecture
Addresses network requirements in five critical areas:
Cloud Ready “Truths”:

Solutions should be OPEN – with multi-vendor support
Customers prefer incremental deployment, not rip and replace

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VMready™ Summary
Virtual Machine aware Networking

Make your network virtual machine aware
Protect and secure your resources
Automate network mobility
Make your data center dynamic

VMready switch for HP BladeSystem

HP 1:10Gb Ethernet BL-c Switch Module

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Disclaimer
BLADE makes no warranties regarding the accuracy of this information. BLADE does not warrant or represent that it will introduce any product to which the information relates. It is presented for discussion purposes only.
All statements regarding BLADE’s future direction and intent are subject to change or withdrawal without notice, at BLADE’s sole discretion.
Prices, delivery dates and technical specifications are subject to change without notice.
Copyright 2009 BLADE Network Technologies. BLADE Network Technologies, the BLADE logo, BLADEHarmony, RackSwitch, SmartConnect and VMready are trademarks of BLADE Network Technologies. All other names or marks are property of their respective owners.
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