Snw Spring 09 F Co E Deployment In Virtualized Environments (031609) [9]
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The document discusses the deployment of FCoE (Fibre Channel over Ethernet) in virtualized data centers, highlighting trends, benefits, and a phased deployment strategy. It emphasizes advancements in virtualization, including server consolidation and improved I/O performance, alongside cost-saving opportunities and the seamless integration of existing SAN and LAN infrastructures. The presentation also explores VM mobility with FCoE, outlining management strategies and potential for enhanced transmission selection in bandwidth allocation.
Snw Spring 09 F Co E Deployment In Virtualized Environments (031609) [9]
- 1. April 6-9, 2009 | Rosen Shingle Creek Resort | Orlando, Florida
- 2. FCoE Deployment in a Virtualized Data CenterSatheesh Nanniyur(satheesh.nanniyur@qlogic.com)Sr. Staff Product Marketing ManagerQLogic CorporationAll opinions expressed in this presentation are that of the author. They do not indicate any product plans or endorsements from his employer!
- 3. AgendaVirtualized Data Center TrendsFCoE OverviewFCoE Value PropositionFCoE DeploymentVM Mobility with FCoECost saving with FCoE – An example
- 4. Drivers for VirtualizationIDC survey suggests virtualization driven by 4 key factorsServer consolidationBusiness continuityTest and developmentResource pooling and sharing leading to dynamic provisioningIndustry experiencing rapid growth of virtualizationWW VM Software Revenue Forecast Source: IDC Virtualization Tracker Survey, 2008
- 5. Virtualized Data Center TrendsMulti-Core CPUs allow bigger and multiple workloads, increase serverconsolidationVirtual Machine IO Performance near Physical Machine requiring more bandwidthper server(IO Virtualization, Hardware assists, Offloads)Reduced Hardware Components reduces Power and Cooling cost(Nearly 60% of data center cost comes from Power and Cooling)Simplified Management and Dynamic Provisioning
- 6. Accelerating Technology AdoptionServer consolidation and blade server deployments promoteHigher bandwidth through pass-through or blade switchFCoE convergence technology adoptionNeed for higher bandwidth accelerating introduction of standardsFCoE Port and Revenue ForecastSource: Dell’Oro Group, 2009Source: IEEE
- 7. FCoE OverviewIt is just Fibre Channel encapsulated in EthernetFC frames are not modified enrouteSOFCRCPayloadFC HeaderEOFFC Frame:FCoE Packet:CRCPayloadFC HeaderEOFSOFSOFFCoE HeaderEthernet HeaderCRCEOFEnable Server I/O Consolidation and Network ConvergenceFCoEGoal
- 8. 10GbEEE10GbEEE8Gb FC8Gb FC1GbE1GbELinkLinkLinkFibre Channel Ethernet Fibre Channel EthernetPCIePCIePCIeEthernet DriversFibre Channel DriversOperating SystemFCoE Converged Network AdapterLANSANConverged Network AdapterEthernet DriversFibre Channel DriversOperating System
- 9. FCoE IO and Network ConvergenceEnables I/O consolidation at the server edgeEnables network convergence at the fabricCan be deployed seamlessly with existing SAN and LAN infrastructureSANLAN
- 10. FCoE Software CompatibilityFCoE and NIC Driver ModelFC and NIC Driver ModelOperating SystemOperating SystemNetwork StackStorage StackNetwork StackStorage StackHBACNAReliability from field proven driver stack
- 12. Investment protection and smooth transitionNICNIC DriverFC/FCoE DriverNIC DriverFC Driver
- 13. FCoE Management CompatibilityDeploy common SAN practices such as FC zoning, LUN masking, etc.Transparent Layer 2 FCoE to FC address mappingBuild failover solutions using multi-pathing softwareSame driver interface as FCTroubleshoot LAN/SAN issuesUnique “Ethertype” for FCoE data trafficReuse proven SAN & LAN management practices
- 14. Reuse familiar SAN & LAN management tools
- 15. Reuse in-house SAN & LAN admin expertiseSoftware v/s Hardware DeploymentManagementManagementVMVMVMVMVirtual SCSI LayerVirtual SCSI LayerBlock Devices (File System, LVM)Block Devices (File System, LVM)Converged Network Adapter:Provides superior IO Performance
- 16. Increases server consolidation ; frees up CPU from protocol processing
- 17. Provides field-tested solution across Operating Systems and PlatformsSCSI LayerSCSI LayerFCoE LayerFC/FCoE Adapter DriverNetwork Device LayerEthernet NIC driverConverged Network AdapterNICEthernet NICCNA
- 18. FCoE Phased DeploymentTODAY: Dual adapters and networks for LAN and SAN
- 19. PHASE 1: CNA reduces power, enables efficient use of real estate in blades
- 20. PHASE 2: Converged Network consolidates network resources while coexisting with current networks
- 21. PHASE 3: Simplified data center with Server and Network Consolidation reduces IT cost
- 22. NO NEED for infrastructure overhaul; deploy in phases
- 23. NO NEED for rip and replace; use existing LAN & SAN
- 24. NO NEED for two convergence technologies; one fits ALLFCoE Deployment with VLANSimplify deployment with independent VLANs:Configure FCoE on a dedicated VLANConfigure TCP/IP networking on one or more other VLANsZoning for FCoE traffic can be configured within the FCoE VLANFC Zoning maps to Ethernet ACLs
- 25. FCoE QoS configurationFCoE SAN10Gb CEEvWWN1/NPIV1vWWN2/NPIV2LANSAN and LAN bandwidth allocation using ETSEnhanced Transmission Selection (ETS) protocol allows bandwidth percentage allocation across FCoE SAN and Networking trafficFurther, FC level QoS can be configured for the bandwidth allocated at FC level
- 26. ETS OverviewTraffic requiring similar behavior classified into Priority GroupsEach Priority Group allocated Bandwidth as a % of available link bandwidthUp to 8 traffic priorities allowed within a Priority GroupDefined by 802.1Q Priority fieldETS allows seamless coexistence of SAN and LAN traffic on the Converged Enhanced Ethernet
- 27. VM Mobility with FCoENPIV1NPIV2NPIV1NPIV3VM-1VM-2VM-1VM-3Virtual SCSI LayerVirtual SCSI LayerFC/FCoE Adapter DriverFC/FCoE Adapter DriverCNACNAvWWN1/NPIV1vMAC1vWWN2/NPIV2vMAC2vWWN3/NPIV3vMAC3vWWN1/NPIV1vMAC1FCoE Fabric FCoE supports N-port ID Virtualization similar to FCFC zoning configuration migrated with NPIVAll other Virtual Port properties migrated to new host along with NPIVCNACNA
- 28. FCoE Savings - ExampleWith FCoE CNAs and EE Routers
- 29. Additional InformationQLogic Booth #301:World’s first single chip CNA with full FCoE Hardware OffloadFCIA Booth #508:Demo: FCoE end-to-end deployment Room F1-A:Hands on lab: Installing, Configuring, and Managing end-to-end FCoE
- 30. Thank You!