At-a-Glance
Cisco HyperFlex
Cisco HyperFlex Systems with
Intel Xeon Processors
Benefits
Agile. Get an end-to-end
solution that helps you move
faster and achieve your digital
transformation.
Efficient. Always keep your
data optimized and your
infrastructure aligned with
application requirements.
Adaptable. Be ready for
an expanding range of
applications and operating
models.
Systems
You need systems that can adapt to match the speed of your
business. Cisco HyperFlex systems with Intel Xeon processors
deliver complete hyperconvergence, combining computing, storage,
and networking resources into a simplified, easy-to-use platform.
Engineered on the Cisco Unified Computing System (Cisco UCS),
Cisco HyperFlex systems deliver the agility, scalability, and pay-as-
you-grow economics of the cloud, but with the benefits of on-premises
infrastructure.
The Solution
Our platform includes hybrid or all-flash configurations, an integrated
network fabric, and powerful data optimization features that bring the
full potential of hyperconvergence to a wide range of workloads and use
cases. Our solution is faster to deploy, simpler to manage, and easier to
scale than the current generation of systems. It is ready to provide you
with a unified pool of infrastructure resources to power applications as
your business needs dictate.
Complete End-to-End Solution
Designed with an end-to-end software-defined infrastructure approach,
the platform eliminates the compromises found in other hyperconverged
products. We combine software-defined computing using Cisco UCS
servers, software-defined storage using the powerful Cisco HyperFlex
HX Data Platform software, and software-defined networking (SDN)
using Cisco unified fabric, which integrates smoothly with Cisco
Application Centric Infrastructure (Cisco ACI). With hybrid or all-flash
configurations, Cisco HyperFlex systems deliver a preintegrated cluster
that is up and running in an hour or less and that scales resources
independently to closely match your application resource needs
(Figure1).
Engineered on the Cisco UCS Platform
Cisco UCS provides a single point of connectivity and hardware
management that integrates Cisco HyperFlex HX-Series all-flash or
hybrid nodes and a variety of Cisco UCS servers into a single unified
cluster. We give you the flexibility to choose the rest of the CPU, flash
memory, and disk storage resources you need to deliver an optimal
infrastructure for your applications. Incremental scalability allows you to
start small and scale up as your needs grow. You gain the cost savings
and performance advantages of Cisco UCS with the flexibility to choose
among the solutions offered by the broad Cisco UCS management
partner ecosystem.
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Whats New
All-flash nodes for even
higher performance and
lower latency
Independent scaling with a
wider choice of compute-
only nodes so that you can
balance processing power
and storage capacity
Secure encrypted data at
rest to protect from security
risks and threats
Native replication that
safeguards your virtual
machines in local and remote
sites for disaster recovery
Simplified and secure
management with the Cisco
HyperFlex Connect interface
Acceleration with support for
40-Gbps networking
Data protection ecosystem
enhancement with
integration with leading
enterprise backup systems
Integration with third-party
storage systems
For More Information
For more information about Cisco
HyperFlex Systems with Intel Xeon
processors, visit
http://www.cisco.com/go/hyperflex.
VMware vSphere
Management Plug-in
Device-Independent HTML 5
Management Interface
Your Choice of
Management Intefaces
for Hardware and Software
App App App App ...... App App App App Designed to Support
Virtualized Environments
Cisco HyperFlex HX Data Platform
with Rapid Scalability
Network CPU and Memory HDD SSD
... Network CPU and Memory NVMe Memory SSD Network CPU and Memory
Hybrid and All-Flash
Storage Options
(1 Type per Cluster)
Cisco HyperFlex HX-Series Nodes
Compute-Only Nodes
Using Cisco UCS Servers
10- or 40-Gbps
Unified Fabric
Cisco UCS 6200 or 6300 Series
Fabric Interconnects
Integrated
Network Fabric
Cisco HyperFlex Hybrid Node with SSD Cache
and Optional Self-Encrypting Drives
Cisco HyperFlex All-Flash Nodes with SSD or
Cptional NVMe Cache
Cisco UCS Blade or Rack Servers
Can Add Computing Capacity to the Cluster
Figure 1 Cisco Delivers Hyperconvergence with Many Features
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The HX Data Platform controller combines the clusters solid-state
disk (SSD) drives and hard-disk drives (HDDs) into a single distributed,
multitier, object-based data store. Replication stripes and replicates
data across the cluster so that data availability is not affected if single
or multiple components fail (depending on the replication factor
configured). Native replication transfers consistent cluster data to local
or remote clusters for backup or disaster-recovery purposes.
Simplified System and Data Management
Our system integrates storage functions into existing management
tools, allowing instant provisioning and cloning for dramatically
simplified daily operations. It also improves your control with advanced
automation and orchestration capabilities and robust reporting and
analytics features that deliver improved visibility and insight into IT
operations. You can manage the system through any device using
a new role-based Cisco HyperFlex Connect interface, the VMware
vSphere plug-in, or the familiar Cisco UCS management tools that
you use to manage your existing Cisco UCS environments.
Enterprise Data Protection
The HX Data Platform uses a self-healing architecture that implements
data replication for high availability, remediates hardware failures, and
alerts your IT administrators so that problems can be resolved quickly
and your business can continue to operate. Space-efficient, pointer-
based snapshots facilitate backup operations, and native replication
supports cross-site protection. Data-at-rest encryption protects data
from security risks and threats. Integration with leading enterprise
backup systems allows you to extend your preferred data protection
tools to your hyperconverged environment.
Next Steps
Call your Cisco sales representative or authorized partner to find out
how Cisco HyperFlex systems can enable your digital transformation.
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