This document discusses virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) solutions using IBM Flex System and virtualization partners VMware and Citrix. It provides an overview of key benefits of VDI such as simplified management, increased security and mobility. The document also presents IBM's solution approach, including reference architectures for deploying VDI on Flex System with various hardware configurations depending on the number of users. IBM services are available to help plan and deploy an optimized VDI environment.

1. Smarter Computing
VDI on IBM Flex Systems
Johnny Olesen, PureSystems Architect
Ib F. Kristensen, PureSystems Architect
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2. The Market Forces - Customer’s Top Expectations for VDI Solutions
What are the top 3 drivers for your organization to utilize VDI?
Simplify
Management
Source: Gartner
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3. Key factors driving Virtual Desktop in today’s business climate
Complexity and
Complexity and
costs of managing existing
costs of managing existing
Data security and
Data security and desktop environments
desktop environments
compliance concerns
compliance concerns
Ownership of end point
Ownership of end point
devices is changing with
devices is changing with
BYOD programs
BYOD programs
Increasing mobility of
Increasing mobility of
work… it is no longer a place
work… it is no longer a place
for a lot of people
for a lot of people
Need for rapid
Need for rapid
recovery from theft, failure
recovery from theft, failure
and disasters
and disasters
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4. VDI or Virtual Desktop Infrastructure is a better way to deploy and
manage a user-desktop environment
Benefits of VDI:
• Desktops can be set up in minutes, not hours
• IT costs are reduced due to a fewer tech support
issues
• Compatibility issues, especially with single-user
software, are lessened
• Data security is increased
• Client PCs are more energy efficient and longer
lasting than traditional desktop computers
The Desktop Virtualization Market is exploding reaching $10B+ by 2015, and for every $ spent on
software, there are $2-$3 spent on hardware and services
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5. IBM Solution Approach
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6. IBM x86 VDI solution is SmartCloud Desktop Infrastructure with
virtualization partners of VMware, Citrix, and IBM Virtual Bridges
VMware
VMware Verde/
Verde/
View 5 VBSD
VBSD Multi-Vendor VDI
View 5 XenDesktop
XenDesktop
Support
Large Scale Virtual
Desktops
ESX, KVM, Hyper-V Multi-Hypervisor
Support
IBM Rack, BladeCenter
and Flex System
Building Blocks
Server Building Blocks (Rack, Blade, Flex System)
Local SSD
IBM v7000 Storage or
other storage
IBM v7000 Storage
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7. IBM SmartCloud Desktop Infrastructure Services
Best Practices and Services to help you successfully deploy
Planning Proof of
Workshop Concept
Business needs Data gathering and Detailed solution design Set up production Adjustments of the
analysis system environment
User requirements Set up of pre-production Application testing
Findings Administration
Technical requirements Application testing Piloting
High level solution Support
Possible scenarios design Verification of time and Changes due to piloting
cost estimate Cloud services
TCO (high level) Solution interfaces Rollout
Order Hardware and
Labor and cost software Handing over of solution
estimates
Project Management Project Management
Project Management
IBM Services
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8. Know which VDI solution to propose to clients
Identifying the “best” solution will depend on various factors – determine through
interviews, exploration workshops and assessment engagements
When to pick …. VMware Citrix Verde
Vendor Preference Existing VMware skills or Existing Citrix No vendor affinity
licensing agreements relationship
Complexity Medium Medium-High (widest Low (integrated)
capability spectrum)
VDI yes yes yes
SBC (Terminal no yes no
Services)
Branch Office Solution no Add-on integrated
Linux Desktops no no yes
Client Device Support Good Excellent Good
Graphic Capabilities Casual 3D High-End 3D No 3D
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9. IBM Flex System
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10. IBM VDI Solutions with IBM Flex System
Begin with the Benefits of IBM SmartCloud Desktop Infrastructure
a Certified Solution: Reference Architecture Solutions: IBM Services can help deploy the end-
IBM VDI solutions are proven via to-end VDI solution:
IBM supports a wide range of hardware,
thorough compatibility testing with
results posted on the Hardware including System x, BladeCenter and
Flex System offerings. The guidance Using time-tested methodologies, tools
Compatibility List (HCL) to ensure a and extensive expertise developed
below will help you size your VDI
better client experience. See the
solution based on the number of users. through real-world client
resources below to access the HCL
for both Vmware and Citrix. implementations, IBM SmartCloud
500 1.5K 3K Desktop Services can accelerate your
. users users users transition to a optimized, virtualized
VMware & Flex System
ESXi ESXi Servers 5 12 24 desktop environment.
ESXi ESX
Installable Embedded
Storage 2.5 TB 7.5 TB 15 TB Services available
x240 5.0 4.1 4.1 NA
Switching 2 2 2
x220 5.0 NA NA NA Assessment, planning, design,
Licenses 12 28 56 implementation, operation and mgmt in a
For more information: phased delivery approach
IBM and VMware IBM Flex System Reference Architecture
Hardware Compatibility List Server: IBM Flex System x240
•Processor:Two Intel Xeon E5-2680 8 cores For more information:
Citrix & Flex System •Memory: 192GB 1333MHz RDIMM
Retail Contact your IBM Business Partner
6.1 6.0.2 5.6 5.5 Chassis Infrastructure:
Edition
x240 NA NA •IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis IBM SmartCloud Desktop Infrastructure
•IBM Flex System Fabric EN4093 10Gb Scalable
x220 11/31 11/31 NA NA Switch IBM Flex System products
x440 11/31 11/31 NA NA Storage:
IBM Services
•IBM Storwize V7000 Hardware
For more information:
IBM and XenServer Networking:
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Hardware Compatibility List •IBM RackSwitch G8124R

11. IBM Flex System is the best "Blade“
Delivers uncompromised compute performance and flexible integration
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 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 Networking
• Designed to meet port and bandwidth requirements for next decade for the best flexibility
• Automate network provisioning and switch via IBM 5000v and IBM Fabric Manager
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
Best Management
•Significantly reduce the number of manual steps to greatly simplify management
•Manages IT as one; reducing complexity and automating everyday management tasks
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12. Reasons to win:
Simplify, Secure & Scale Desktop Virtualization With Flex System VDI Solutions
Begin with the Benefits of a Certified Solution
IBM and VMware
Hardware Compatibility List
IBM and XenDesktop
Hardware Compatibility List
IBM Virtual Bridges
IBM Virtual Desktop for Small Business
SmartCloud Desktop Infrastructure on VMware View
SmartCloud Desktop Infrastructure on Citrix XenDesktop
SmartCloud Desktop Infrastructure on Virtual Bridges
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13. Why your clients should consider Virtual Desktop
Easier hardware and software asset management
Improved
Easier to standardize infrastructure and services; ensures compliance
Manageability
Easier to manage user groups/needs in distributed environments
Simplifies hardware and software installation and configuration
Lower Costs More efficient to support and manage diverse workplace requirements
Reduces need for help desk and desk-side support
Higher availability than a distributed PC environment
Productivity and
Eliminates disruption associated with end user IT tasks
Mobility
Anywhere, any time access for mobile end users via the Internet
Alleviates issues with hardware and critical data theft
Security and
Simplifies data backup
Compliance
Reduces virus exposure
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14. Why your clients should consider Virtual Desktop on Flex System
No compromise design allows more users per server
Complete interop testing reduces risk of deployment and operations
Extreme Flexibility
Designed to provide the greatest processor capabilities
Designed to handle the greatest diversity of memory technologies
Largest number of ports, with highest networking bandwidth in blades
Network
Flexible choice of networking protocol support, as well as redundancy
Choice of storage targets to match client needs (Storewize V7000)
Storage Optimize application performance with Flash storage and Intelligent
Storage Tiering
Physical & Logical network management
Management Intelligent network Fabric monitoring
Smart network provisioning based on workload
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15. IBM Flex System & PureFlex
Smarter Computing
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16. Johnny Olesen
Vigtige hardware parameter
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17. Vigtige VDI parametere / udfordringer
Store krav IO / IOPS IBM løsninger
Rackservere
Kræver kraftige cpu’er
– x3690X5
– bruger pr core
– x3850X5
Kræver store mængder ram
BladeCenter H
Store krav til storage systemer – HX5
Store krav til netværks infrastruktur
Flex Chassis
Boot samt logon/logoff storm – x240
– x440
eXflash SSD diske
Max 5 memory expansion
Storwize v7000
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18. Brug Sizing Guide fra software producenter
vCPU Memory Avg IOPS Estimate
User Type OS
Allocation Allocation (Steady State) Users/Core
Light Win XP 1 768MB-1 GB 3-5 10-12
Win 7 1 1-1.5 GB 4-6 8-10
Normal Win XP 1 1-1.5 GB 6-10 8-10
Win 7 1 1.5-2 GB 8-12 6-8
Power Win XP 1 1.5-2 GB 12-16 6-8
Win 7 1-2 2-3 GB 15-25 4-6
Heavy Win XP 1 2 GB 20-40 4-6
Win 7 2 4 GB 25-50 2-4
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19. IBM Flex System
1500 / 500 User VDI
Example
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20. IBM Flex System – 1500 User VDI Example
This IBM Flex System – 1500 User VDI Example solution is based on a 50% / 50% split of Non-Persistent and Persistent Users.
Compute Nodes: Non Persistent Compute Nodes: Persistent Flex Enterprise Chassis
6x x240 Compute Node 6x x240 Compute Node 2x Flex Fabric EN4093 10Gb Switches
2x E5-2680 130W 2.7GHz 2x E5-2680 130W 2.7GHz 2x SAN switche eller brug CN4093
256GB RAM 256GB RAM 6x Power Supplies
2x 1.8” 200GB SSD + ServeRAID M5115 1x ESXi5 USB Key 6x PDU Cords
1x ESXi5 USB Key 10x Fans
2x CMM
x6 x6
In this sample solution, the external Storage is based on IBM System Storage v7000. The following data
shows the total required capacity and IOPs requirements for a 50% Non-Persistent / 50% Persistent split
of 1500 Users:
Non-Persistent Storage Requirements IBM System Storage Storwize v7000
Hardware
1x IBM System Storwize v7000
5x IBM Storage Expansion Enclosures
Persistent Storage Requirements 129x 600GB SAS HDD

21. IBM Flex System – 500 User VDI Example
This IBM Flex System – 1500 User VDI Example solution is based on a 50% / 50% split of Non-Persistent and Persistent Users.
Compute Nodes: Non Persistent Compute Nodes: Persistent Flex Enterprise Chassis
2x x240 Compute Node 2x x240 Compute Node 2x Flex Fabric CN4093 10Gb Switches
2x E5-2680 130W 2.7GHz 2x E5-2680 130W 2.7GHz 6x Power Supplies
256GB RAM 256GB RAM 6x PDU Cords
2x 1.8” 200GB SSD + ServeRAID M5115 1x ESXi5 USB Key 10x Fans
1x ESXi5 USB Key 2x CMM
x2 x2
IBM System Storage Storwize v7000
Hardware
1x IBM System Storwize v7000
2x IBM Storage Expansion Enclosures
43x 600GB SAS HDD

22. SystemManagement
Server (windows server)
1 stk x3550M4 m/ 2*E5-2620 6c
8 Gb mem
3 stk x3690 X5 m/ 2*E7-4820 8c 1 * 10Gb nic pr server
128 Gb mem pr srv 2 * 1Gb nic pr server
2 * 10Gb nic pr server
2 * 1Gb nic pr server
2 stk FC Brocade 8Gbps 24 ports switch
6 stk x3850 X5 m/ 4* E7- 4860 10c 16 aktive porte pr switch
384 Gb mem pr srv
2 * 10Gb nic pr server
2 * 1Gb nic pr server
1550 aktive brugere pr cluster
Storageløsning for VDI, management & test
Storwize V7000 18GB Cache
- 8 stk. 8Gbit FC forbindelser
- 8 stk. 300GB SSD diske
- 192 stk. 300GB/10K SAS diske

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