FlexPod from NetApp

Trade

The FlexPod from NetApp is an integrated data centre system for specific workloads, built on VMware, Cisco and NetApp technology.

The FlexPod is a pretested data centre solution built on a flexible, scalable, shared infrastructure from Cisco Unified Computing System servers and Cisco Nexus switches, and NetApp unified storage systems running Data ONTAP, say the makers. It is described as having "a pre-sized, validated, standardised data centre architecture design."

The FlexPod components are integrated and standardised to help eliminate estimation and guesswork, achieving timely, repeatable, consistent deployments. It has been optimised with a variety of mixed application workloads and design configurations in various environments such as virtual desktop infrastructure and secure multi-tenancy environments.

As a Cisco Gold Partner and newly appointed NetApp strategic partner, PlanNet21 will be the first reseller in Ireland to offer this joint solution.
"We pride ourselves on combining ‘best of breed’ products from our technology partners to create cost effective and innovative solutions for our customer base," said Denise Tormey, director, PlanNet21 Communications. "As such, we are thrilled to be partnering with NetApp and bringing world-class storage solutions to the Irish market."

"Business demands are changing fast and IT infrastructures need to adapt more quickly to new applications and products," said Pete Rawden, partner sales director, UK and Ireland, NetApp. "To be able to adopt technologies such as virtualisation and cloud computing, companies need to move towards a more flexible and efficient shared IT infrastructure. At NetApp, we enable partners to bring such solutions to market and this is the first time Irish customers will be able to experience the benefits of FlexPod through PlanNet21."

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