The document introduces QLogic convergence solutions for efficient data centers. It discusses changing data center trends of network convergence and virtualization. QLogic offers converged network adapters and switches that support Ethernet, Fibre Channel, and FCoE. These solutions help reduce costs through consolidation while providing flexibility through concurrent protocol support on a single adapter.
4. Global Networking Infrastructure Company
Worldwide presence
~1100 employees
Profitable & no debt
6 R&D Centers
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5. High Performance Networking Portfolio
12000 Series
9000 Series
8000 Series InfiniBand
Switches InfiniBand
3000 Series Converged Network
Switches 7000 Series
Intelligent Ethernet Adapters
InfiniBand
Adapters cLOMs Adapters
Converged Networking HPC Networking
5000 Series 9000 Series 4000 Series 2000 Series
6000 Series Protocol
FC Stackable FC Core iSCSI Adapters FC Adapters
Switches FC-iSCSI Routers Switches Controllers
Storage Networking
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6. QLogic and NetApp Collaboration
CIFS
NFS
/
FC-VI
Ethernet
iSCSI
FC-AL
FC
FC
FCoE
DCE
RDMA
RDMA
QLogic FC/FCoE solutions power Cluster
Interconnect
NetApp FC/FCoE connectivity!
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8. Driving Factors for Data Center Trends
Network Convergence meets the key objectives of cost
cutting and hardware savings!
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9. Data Center Networking Evolution
Mainframe Cluster of Servers Shared Storage Virtualized Servers
“Big Iron” LAN LAN & SAN Hypervisors & CEE
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14. Criteria for Choosing Converged Solutions
Functional &
Proven
Performance
Standards
Stable Available
Based
Inter-operable Compatible
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15. QLogic Converged Network Adapters
Operating System
Ethernet Fibre Channel
Drivers Drivers
LAN SAN
Converged Network Adapter
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16. QConverge Console
• Web Based
• Unified View
• FC HBAs, CNAs, IEAs
• Global Resource Tree
• Server [n] Adapters[n]
Functions [n]
• Ability to manage adapter and
function level properties
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17. Operating System Support
• QLogic Drivers available on
• Windows 2008, 2008 R2, Hyper-V (with 802.3ad teaming)
• RHEL 5.4, 5.5, 6.0
• SLES 10 SP3, 11, 11 SP1
• OEL
• VMware ESX 4.0, 4.1
• XenServer 5.6
• Solaris 10 U9
• AIX
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18. 8100 Series Adapter Overview
• Converged Network Adapters (CNA)
• Stateless L2 networking
• FCoE with full hardware offload
• Concurrent NIC and FCoE
• PCI Express Gen2 x4
• Single and dual port 10GbE
• Active & passive SFP+ twin-ax copper
• Optical SR SFP+
• Enhanced Ethernet
• Priority-based Flow Control (802.1Qbb)
• DCBX / Enhanced Transmission Selection (802.1Qaz)
• Low profile form factor
• Full software compatibility with QLogic FC drivers
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19. Reduce Energy Consumption
Dual Port 10Gb Dual Port 8Gb Combined NIC + QLogic CNA for
CFFh NIC FC CIOv FC Solution IBM BladeCenter
Power Consumption 10W 6W 16W 8W
On a 14 blade chassis : 112W
Power Savings On a 10 chassis data center: 1120W
$$ savings: $1000/year* in energy costs
*depending on your kWh cost
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20. 8200 Series Adapter Overview
• Converged Network Adapters (CNA)
• Stateless L2 networking (TOE capable)
• FCoE & iSCSI with full hardware offload
• Concurrent NIC, FCoE, & iSCSI support
• PCI Express Gen2 x8
• Single and dual port 10GbE
• Active & passive SFP+ twin-ax copper
• Optical SR SFP+
• Enhanced Ethernet
• Priority-based Flow Control (802.1Qbb)
• DCBX / Enhanced Transmission Selection (802.1Qaz)
• Congestion Notification (802.1Qau)
• Low profile form factor
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21. Real-World Example: IT Flexibility
Problem: VMs accessing different Storage Systems require Blade Server
separate IO
Solution: Concurrent Protocol Support on a Single Adapter enables
both VMs to access data from different SANs without using
separate adapters or rebooting
VM VM
FC SAN iSCSI SAN
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22. Virtual Fabric Extension Module
QLogic Virtual Fabric Extension Module
• Enables first ‘in-chassis’ complete FCoE solution for IBM BladeCenter
• Only 100% internal FCoE solution currently available
• Much more affordable than external TOR solutions
• 1/3 the cost
• Conserves valuable rack space
• Lower power consumption
• Easier to manage (“Plug & Dust”)
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23. VFEM Overview
Companion product to BNT 10GE Switch Module
Together the two modules form a two-piece internal FCoE switch solution for the IBM BladeCenter. The BNT switch
acts as the Ethernet LAN portion of the solution and the QLogic Virtual Fabric Extension Module acts as the Fibre
Channel Forwarder (FCF).
BNT 10Gb Ethernet Switch Module
LAN
QLogic Virtual Fabric FC Storage
Extension Module or Fabric
IBM BladeCenter
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IBM Blades with QLogic 2 Port 10Gb CNA CFFh for IBM BladeCenter
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24. Virtual Fabric Extension Module Supported Configurations
Deploy QLogic VF Extension
Module in Bays 3 or 5 of BC-H
chassis
QLogic VF Extension BNT Switch
Supported Configurations
QLogic in 5 QLogic in 5 1. One QLogic VF Extension, one BNT Switch
BNT in 7 BNT in 9 and 7
• Bay 3: Pair with BNT in Bay 9, OR…
• Bay 5: Pair with BNT in Bay 7
• External ports: 6 FC, 6 CEE
2. Two QLogic/BNT pairs
• Bay pairings as shown above
• External ports: 12 FC, 12 CEE
QLogic in 3 3. Single QLogic paired with two BNTs
BNT in 9
• QLogic must be in Bay 5
• BNT in 9 and 7
• External ports: 6 FC, 16 CEE
BC-H Chassis
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25. Converged Network Solution for HP c-
Class
HP Virtual Connect FlexFabric 24 port Ethernet+FC Module
•8 External Ports (SFP+)
•4 Flex ports - user configurable for 10Gb CEE or 8Gb FC
operation
•4 10Gb CEE Ports
•16 Internal 10Gb CEE ports to server blades
•2 Internal Inter-Switch Links (ISLs)
•Shared with 2 External Ports
•Mgmt Interfaces to Onboard Administrator or VCEM
BladeSystem
CEE
(FCF)
Ethernet FCoE
iSCSI or Full compatibility with H-
FC NAS series FC Switch Family
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27. Summary
Industry In-chassis
In-chassis
Standard Flexible
Blade Switch
CNAs Blade Switch
QLogic Convergence Solutions for
Efficient Data Centers
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