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VBLOCK

SYSTEM 340 DATA SHEET

VCE represents the next evolution of ITone focused
on the next-generation data center and the future of cloud
computing. VCE seeks to eliminate the challenges that
consume todays data center resources. VCE designs and
delivers Vblock Systems, which seamlessly integrate
leading compute, network, storage, virtualization and
system management technologies.
Vblock System 340 is an enterprise-class and service
provider converged infrastructure. It is engineered,
manufactured, and delivered as one product. Every system
is pre-configured for optimal application performance.
VCE Systems Management with VCE Vision Intelligent
Operations drives even greater automation, flexibility and
simplicity. With every new hardware and/or software release,
VCE issues a Release Certification Matrix (RCM) to ensure
system-wide interoperability. For support, VCE Support
provides a single source of contact and accountability.
The Vblock System 340 is an optimized, flexible,
efficient, protected and secure converged infrastructure.
It can deliver up to 2 times greater capacity and 4 times
greater performance, delivering uniquely differentiated
value for our customers. Expert VCE engineers ensure
that every Vblock 340 is optimally sized. With its
modular architecture, the Vblock 340 provides for a
simplified and dynamic scale-up of compute, network
and storage resources. All Vblock systems components
are fully redundant, with organized physical builds,
cabling and power for optimum energy efficiency and
reliability. VCE also provides a complete suite of data
protection solutions for every customers back-up,
recovery and workload mobility requirements.
Base configurations and scaling
For each of the Vblock Systems, there is a base
configuration, which is a minimum set of compute
and storage components, as well as fixed network
resources. These components are integrated within
one or more 19-inch 42U cabinets:

TABLE 1: VBLOCK SYSTEM 340 COMPONENTS
RESOURCE Vblock System 340 Component Details
COMPUTE Cisco UCS 5108 Blade Server Chassis
Cisco UCS B-Series Blade ServersM3: B22, B200, B420 & M2: B440, B230
Cisco UCS 2204XP Series Fabric Extenders or Cisco UCS 2208XP Series Fabric Extenders
Cisco UCS 6248UP Series Fabric Interconnects or Cisco UCS 6296UP Series Fabric
Interconnects
NETWORK Cisco Nexus 1000V Series Virtual Switch
Cisco Nexus 5548UP & 5596UP SwitchesSegregated and Unified Networking
Cisco MDS 9148 Series Storage Switches (Fibre Channel)Segregated Networking
Cisco Nexus 9396Segregated Networking
Cisco Nexus 3048
STORAGE EMC Unified Storage Array
VNX5400: 16GB/SP, 250 Drives, FAST Cache: 1 TB
VNX5600: 24GB/SP, 500 Drives, FAST Cache: 2 TB
VNX5800: 32 GB/SP, 750 Drives, FAST Cache: 3 TB
VNX7600: 64 GB/SP, 1000 Drives, FAST Cache: 4.2 TB
VNX8000: 128 GB/SP, 1500 Drives, FAST Cache: 4.2 TB
VIRTUALIZATION VMware vSphere 5.5
MANAGEMENT** Cisco UCS Manager
EMC Unisphere Manager
VMware vCenter Server
AMP-2P
*Additional optional management software tools are available.

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Customized configurations and scaling
Vblock Systems are highly scalable to meet workload compute, network, and storage requirements and SLAs.
Within the base configuration, the following hardware aspects can be customized:
TABLE 2: VBLOCK SYSTEM 340 CUSTOMIZATION
HARDWARE How the Vblock System 340 can be customized
COMPUTE BLADES B-series blade type including all supported VCE blade configurations
Virtual Interface Card (VIC) 1240M3 blade servers
1240 Port ExpanderM3 blade servers
Virtual Interface Card (VIC) 1280all M2 blades except B250
COMPUTE CHASSIS Cisco UCS Blade Server Chassis
2 minimum/16 blades, 2 maximum/16 blades with EMC VNX5400
2 minimum/16 blades, 8 maximum/64 blades with EMC VNX5600
2 minimum/16 blades,16 maximum/128 blades with EMC VNX5800, VNX7600, VNX8000
STORAGE HARDWARE Drive flexibility for up to three tiers of storage per pool, drive quantities in each tier, and the
number of disk array enclosures (DAEs)
STORAGE EMC VNX Series storage arrays: VNX5400, VNX5600, VNX5800, VNX7600, VNX8000
SUPPORTED DISK DRIVES Enterprise Class Flash (EFD) 100 GB SLC EFD
200 GB SLC EFD
100 GB MLC EFD
200 GB MLC EFD
400 GB MLC EFD
Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) 300 GB 10K RPM
600 GB 10K RPM
900 GB 10K RPM
300 GB 15K RPM
600 GB 15K RPM
Near-Line Serial Attached SCSI (NL-SAS) 1 TB 7.2K RPM
2 TB 7.2K RPM
3 TB 7.2K RPM
SUPPORTED DISK PACK
OPTIONS
RAID-1/0: 4+4
RAID-5: 4+1
RAID-5: 8+1
RAID-6: 6+2
RAID-6: 14+2
SUPPORTED RAID TYPES Tier 1: RAID-1/0, RAID-5
Tier 2: RAID-1/0, RAID-5, RAID-6
Tier 3: RAID-1/0, RAID-5, RAID-6
MANAGEMENT
HARDWARE OPTIONS
AMP-2V
AMP-2RP
SMP
EMC RECOVER POINT
APPLIANCES (RPAS)
Two to eight clustered appliances that facilitate storage replication and rapid disaster recovery.
DATA MOVER
ENCLOSURE (DME)
PACKS
Available on Unified Vblock 340 configurations. Unified or File Only configurations provided
with a minimum of 1 DME and 2 X-blades. Additional DME packs can be added for additional
X-blades on the Vblock 340 with the EMC VNX54004 Xblades, VNX56004 Xblades,
VNX58006 Xblades, VNX76008 Xblades, and VNX80008 Xblades


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Together, the components offer balanced CPU, I/O bandwidth, and storage capacity relative to the compute and storage
arrays in the system. All components incorporate redundancy into the design.
Learn more about how to quickly realize the benefits of converged infrastructures with the Vblock 300 family.
Visit www.vce.com or contact an authorized VCE reseller.

ABOUT VCE
VCE, formed by Cisco and EMC with investments from VMware and Intel, accelerates the adoption of converged
infrastructure and cloud-based computing models that dramatically reduce the cost of IT while improving time to
market for our customers. VCE, through the Vblock Systems, delivers the industry's only fully integrated and fully
virtualized cloud infrastructure system. VCE solutions are available through an extensive partner network, and
cover horizontal applications, vertical industry offerings, and application development environments, allowing
customers to focus on business innovation instead of integrating, validating, and managing IT infrastructure.
For more information, go to vce.com.


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