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Storage Reference Architecture

Deploy Cloud Solutions Quickly

With a validated, cost-effective framework for full data center virtualization. (PDF - 1.1 MB)

Proven Infrastructure for Leading Cloud Solutions

Fast-growing volumes of information and increasing data center complexity are spurring many companies to look for flexible, scalable, and reliable ways to deliver IT services on-demand, and cloud solutions are an enticing option.

The Storage Reference Architecture from Cisco, Hitachi, and VMware is a tested, flexible, cost-effective framework for creating cloud network-ready, virtualized infrastructure solutions. It is comprised of:

  • Storage from Hitachi Data Systems
  • Computing and networking components from Cisco
  • Virtualization from VMware

Superior Performance and Lower Risk

As industry leaders in storage, server, network, and virtualization, Hitachi Data Systems, Cisco, and VMware have the expertise to create a comprehensive virtualization solution that can be deployed quickly and effectively.

The Storage Reference Architecture gives you the opportunity to take advantage of products from these industry leaders in a tested configuration. This speeds deployment and reduces risk, all while providing the performance, resilience, and scalability needed to handle large, dense, and growing virtual machine workloads.

Storage Reference Architecture Solution Profile

Integrate Computing, Networking and Storage Resources for Cloud-ready Infrastructure Whitepaper

Storage Reference Architecture Components

The Storage Reference Architecture incorporates products from Hitachi, Cisco, and VMware.

Hitachi provides a scalable, high-performance, high-availability storage system.

  • Hitachi Adaptable Modular Storage (AMS) 2500

Cisco provides a data center platform that unites computing, networking, and storage access in a single system; and switches for physical, virtual, and storage networks.

  • Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS)
  • Cisco Nexus Switches
  • Cisco MDS 9000 Switches

VMware provides a comprehensive virtualization platform and a scalable platform for virtualization management.

  • VMware vSphere 4.1
  • VMware vCenter Server