Introduction to VersaStack
This document serves as a comprehensive deployment guide for the VersaStack solution, a powerful combination of IBM Storwize V5000 Gen2 storage, Cisco UCS Mini infrastructure, and VMware vSphere 6.0 Update 2. It is designed to facilitate the successful implementation of Direct Attached SAN Storage, offering a robust and efficient data center architecture.
VersaStack is engineered to address modern IT challenges such as increasing OPEX, rapid storage growth, and the complexity of managing virtualized environments. By integrating best-in-class compute, network, and storage components, VersaStack provides a validated, reliable, and agile platform for various workloads.
Key Features and Benefits
The VersaStack solution offers several advantages:
- Simplified Management: Unified management through Cisco Unified Computing System Manager.
- Reduced Deployment Time: Consistent and streamlined deployments with Cisco UCS Service Profiles.
- Cost Efficiency: Reduced infrastructure costs and simplified networking with Cisco Fabric Interconnects.
- Optimized Storage: Efficient storage utilization through IBM Thin-provisioning and IBM Easy Tier technology.
- Simplified Storage Operations: Streamlined day-to-day storage tasks with IBM Storwize V5000 management features.
Target Audience
This guide is intended for a broad audience including sales engineers, field consultants, professional services, IT managers, partner engineers, and customers seeking to enhance their IT efficiency and drive innovation through a robust infrastructure solution.
Further Information
For more details on VersaStack solutions and design guidance, please visit the Cisco VersaStack Design Zone.
