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Rackonomics and Network Virtualization

BLADE Network Technologies

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What’s New?

• BLADE is the world’s first provider of rack-level network virtualization

• BLADE: The leader in blade networking

• BLADE’s contribution to “Rackonomics” is the answer to network overload

• Extends virtualization: Mirrors benefits of server virtualization within the network at the rack level• Saves Energy: Optimized airflow for servers and storage racks • Painless: Removes complexity through simplified

management and fabric convergence

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Who is BLADE?


A market-leading supplier of Gigabit and 10G Ethernet networking infrastructure solutions that reside in:• Blade servers• “Scale-out” server racks• Storage racks

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45% blade networking market share

• Field-proven Layer 2/3 switch• With SmartConnect™ and VMready™ software• Optional Layer 4–7 products• BLADEHarmony™ Manager• Converged Enhanced Ethernet-ready switches

• Large network experience – 12,000 switches in one installation• BLADE products are in half of the Fortune 500 Companies

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BLADE Experience

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Experienced in server & storage optimized switching

~186,000 switches (4.3 million ports)

and counting

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Connecting to over Connecting to over 825,000 servers!825,000 servers!


Growing Pressures on Data Centers

• Multiple fabrics• Virtualization• Multicore CPUs• Scale-out• Web 2.0• Consolidation• Clustering• Power & cooling• Management

complexity

The answer is Rackonomics


Rackonomics 101• Rack-level provisioning makes it easier to

design for scale out• With Rackonomics, IT can:• Respond faster to business demands• Increase energy efficiency• Decrease TCO



Rack-level Server Provisioning is the New Approach!

The Replicated Rack is the New Data Center!


Industry First:BLADE’s Rack-level Network Virtualization

• Networking Virtualization switch-resident software• SmartConnect™: Worlds first rack-level network virtualization• VMready™: Removes stress on network caused by virtualization

(e.g. migrating network security policies)

• First server and storage rack-optimized switch• Airflow to match server and storage racks

• Makes networks easier to manage• BLADEHarmony™ Manager• Converged fabric support (CEE / DCE)

RackSwitch G80001/10G Ethernet Switch

RackSwitch G810010G Low Latency Switch


BLADE RackSwitchDesigned for IBM iDataPlex

• April 23, 2008 – IBM enters the Rackonomics market• Same day as BLADE RackSwitch

• RackSwitch & iDataPlex – A perfect fit• Airflow matches server airflow• Up to 8 RackSwitches supported

• Other vendors limited to 4 switches due to need for expensive air baffles



Rack Virtualization =Virtual, Cooler, Easier Networking

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BLADE RackSwitches

BLADE Embedded Switches

Virtualization Software(SmartConnect™ & VMready™)

BLADEHarmony™ Manager


VirtualSmartConnect™ Virtualization Software

• Share I/O across a blade chassis or rack• Improved fault-tolerance• Decouple scaling of CPU, I/O and storage

• Server-centric products• Networking optimized for server

administrators

• Used today by:• Large retailer• Large Wall Street financial firm• Leading Web 2.0 service

Web traffic

Video traffic

Backup traffic

VirtualVMready™ Virtualization Software

• Enable VM movement across a blade chassis or rack• Moves network and security policies with the virtual

machines• Complementary to virtualization-optimized NICs

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CoolerAirflow Designed for Server & Storage Racks

Traditional Switch BLADE RackSwitch

• Majority of network products in server racks would create “hot loops” in airflow• BLADE RackSwitches allow for “cool aisles” and “hot aisles”• US Patent application for “redirection of airflow”

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Easier BLADEHarmony™ Manager Software

• Data center view and management of I/O

• Single-click update to thousands of switches

• Integrates with HP Systems Insight Manager & IBM Director

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EasierSaves Time = Money

• Easy scheduling of updates/upgrades • Centralized point of administration • Automatic switch discovery• Time saving management tools

Time Savings for Software Upgrades & Data Collection Over Three Years. Example: 1,000 devices

Preparation 15Download & Image Verification 17

Total in minutes 32

Estimated Manual Error 5%

Number of Simultaneous job, single operator 3

Number of upgrade or update each year 2

Number of devices 1,000

Time Spent over 3 years HOURS 1,120

Total time spent by device in minutes 5

Number of times performed per year 4

Number of devices 1,000Time Spent over 3 years HOURS 333

TOTAL TIME SPENT OVER 3 YEARS HOURS 1,453

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1,272

Time to configure a device in minutes

Eight Times Faster with BladeHarmony Manager HOURS

SOFTWARE UPGRADE

GATHERING & DOCUMENTING

INVENTORY

TOTAL SAVINGS IN HOURS

Number of devices

Time Savings in HOURS

250 318500 636750 954

1,000 1,2721,500 1,9082,000 2,5433,000 3,815

8X Faster with BLADEHarmony!


EasierFabric Convergence with 10G Ethernet

• Lossless with Converged Enhanced Ethernet (CEE)• IP SAN (NAS, iSCSI) and Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE)

• Low latency for high-performance clusters (HPC)• Low power with fewer components• Low cost

• Single attach (NIC/Adapter) for servers & storage• Reduced cabling & management

SANSAN

LANLAN

Converged Server FabricConverged Server Fabric

Fibre Channel

InfiniBand

HPC HPC ClusterCluster

Ethernet

• NAS and iSCSI – Available today• FCoE-ready lossless fabric – demo at SNW & Interop 2008

SAN, LAN, and Cluster traffic will converge on 10G Ethernet


RackSwitch Ethernet Switches

• 48 ports, Gigabit Ethernet with 10G Uplinks• Top of Rack, 1U• 44 ports 1G, RJ-45 copper• 4 ports 1G, SFP fiber• 4 ports 10G, CX4 or SFP+ for uplinks

• Air flow optimized for hot-aisle / cold aisle server / storage racks

• Under $500 per 10G port (US list)• 24 ports, 10 Gigabit Ethernet

• Top of Rack, 1U• 20 ports CX4 – the proven lowest latency• 4 ports SFP+ for fiber uplinks

• Low latency – 300 nsec• Patented CX4 cable retainer

solves cable issues• Air flow optimized for hot-aisle / cold

aisle server / storage racks


RackSwitch G80001/10G Ethernet Switch

RackSwitch G810010G Low Latency Switch

$5,495 US list $11,950 US list


BLADE is First with Rack-level Network Virtualization• Extends BLADE’s expertise

into rack networking• Field-proven, mature

switch software • Existing (IBM, HP, NEC)

and new distribution partners

• Over half of Fortune 500 count on BLADE

• “Rackonomics” through virtualized networking• RackSwitch products for

scale-out networks


Thank You!

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Disclaimer• Blade Network Technologies Confidential.

• The information contained in this presentation is proprietary to Blade Network Technologies (BLADE) and is offered in confidence, subject to the terms and conditions of a Non-Disclosure Agreement.

• 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.

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