Less Cost, More Flexibility
The Xsigo VP780 and new VP560 I/O Directors dramatically reduce the capital and
operational costs of server connectivity. By dynamically connecting any server to any
network -- both Ethernet and Fibre Channel -- Xsigo virtual I/O enables a simpler, lower cost
infrastructure that eliminates the limitations of cards, cables, and switch ports.
With Xsigo virtual I/O, you can move, add, or change connectivity on demand.
Configure up to 64 separate connections per server through a single cable, and
manage I/O in software, not hardware. Re-purpose servers or add I/O connections
in seconds, not hours. Learn more about the cost savings
here.
Benefits include:
- Connect any server to any storage or network, in seconds
- 50% less capital cost than traditional I/O
- 30% less power consumption
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- QoS bandwidth controls for predictable application performance
- Guaranteed bandwidth for applications or specific virtual machines.
- Up to 64 separate connections per server
- 20Gb bandwidth to each server through just one cable (two for redundancy)
- Add I/O to live servers without re-booting
- Single-screen view of I/O resources across all servers
- Interoperable with X86 rack mount and blade servers
"With Xsigo, we’ve created a
scale-out architecture that can be rapidly deployed and quickly scaled whenever and where ever it is needed."
~ Mornay Van Der Walt, VMware
Proven Solution
Xsigo is proven in large-enterprise, mission critical deployments at companies such as EMC, VMware, Accenture, Microsoft, Hitachi, CapGemini, and Technicolor. And in organizations including government, finance, healthcare, higher education, technology, and service providers.
Designed for deployments that range from fewer than ten servers to thousands of servers, the VP560 and VP780 I/O Directors are easily configured to meet your scalability and I/O bandwidth requirements.
Without Xsigo, connectivity requirements add cost and management complexity. Xsigo eliminates 70% of the cards, cables, and switch ports, to reduce cost and simplify server management.
Enable a Dynamic Infrastructure
You need to get the most from your resources, and Xsigo’s dynamic I/O helps you do
just that. Re-purpose assets quickly using Xsigo’s intuitive user interface and
rich management feature set. Xsigo makes it easy to deploy assets when and where they
are needed.
- Connect servers to multiple physical networks and storage devices in seconds
- 1560Gbs aggregate bandwidth for fast throughput
- Redundant components ensure system availability
"Xsigo
streamlines management. It's a huge benefit not having to physically provision servers. I can't imagine doing without it now."
~ David Zacharias, IT manager, HiFX
How VMware Optimized vSphere with Xsigo Virtual I/O
VMware capitalized on Xsigo virtual I/O to consolidate 52 vSphere demonstrations from 14 half-height racks to one 60" high rack at VMworld 2009.
Open Standards-Based
Built on open standards and proven interoperable across systems from all
leading vendors, the top-of-rack Xsigo I/O Director integrates easily with
existing servers, networks, and SANs.
Enterprise Proven, Enterprise Scalable
The Xsigo I/O Director is a proven solution, now deployed in mission-critical,
production applications at organizations including Fortune 500 companies,
mid-sized enterprise, government, and healthcare providers. Deployment sizes
range from a dozen servers to hundreds of servers.
- Scalable to 120 servers per I/O Director
- Clustering enables scalability to over a thousand servers
- View and manage all connectivity from a single console
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