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Cisco Integrated System for Microsoft Azure Stack

Cisco Integrated System for Microsoft Azure Stack. M5 Hybrid or All-Flash: Sizing and Order Process Guide. May 16, 2019 Version 1.7. Azure Stack Solution Status. M5 All-Flash storage systems are Generally Available today. M5 Hybrid systems are Generally Available today.

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Cisco Integrated System for Microsoft Azure Stack

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  1. Cisco Integrated Systemfor Microsoft Azure Stack M5 Hybrid or All-Flash: Sizing and Order Process Guide May 16, 2019 Version 1.7

  2. Azure Stack Solution Status • M5 All-Flash storage systems are Generally Available today. • M5 Hybrid systems are Generally Available today.

  3. Azure Stack: How to Quote Summary? • Things to Know • Azure Stack is sold as an appliance • You cannot reuse existing equipment. CANNOT mix/match M4 and M5 server nodes. M5 All-Flash and Hybrid nodes cannot be in the same cluster. • Cisco Advanced Services Installation and Solution Support are mandatory and included in the quote • A fixed priced SKU (ASF-DCV1-G-AZRINST) is now in all BOM for Azure Stack. • A Statement of Work (SOW) is NOT required. • Discount restricted to no more then 10% discount off list price. • Microsoft Azure Stack is not available in all countries – this is a Microsoft restriction – so there is a compliance hold to check that the country where the installation is to take place is supported by Microsoft. If installation to be in a non-supported country, if may be possible to request an exception. Please send a e-mail to John McAbel, jmcabel@cisco.com • Cisco Solutions Support is required and configs have 12 month 24 X 7 X4 as default. Sales can adjust this 24 or 36+ months etc. A term of less than 12 months is not supported.

  4. Azure Stack: How to Quote Summary? • How to quote: • In CCW, choose either the Config-to-order bundle and select either the Hybrid or All Flash storage option • If “Config to order” bundle is selected, configure the • Number of nodes • Type of processor – up to 14 choices • Memory size – 384GB up 1536GB • Configure the storage capacity per server • Hybrid storage capacity/node – 32TB, 64TB, 96TB,120TB • All-Flash storage capacity/node - 30TB, 45TB, 60TB, 121.6TB • All orders are placed on Compliance Hold. To Clear Compliance Hold SAC checks: • MSFT Country Support • Cisco AS – not discounted more then 10% • Cisco Solution Support on all System Components (Nexus 9336, Nexus 2232, FI 6332, C240 M5L or M5sx) • “Deal ID” flagged as Azure Stack • Note this process take 48-72 hours to complete

  5. Accelerated Time to Value From concept to operations in days, not months Help developers be productive faster Enriched Lifecycle Management Greater quality and system reliability Focus on delivering Azure services, not operations Cisco Integrated System For Microsoft Azure Stack Continuous Innovation • Newest services and fastest updates • No disruption to tenant availability or experience

  6. Cisco Azure Stack – Supply Chain Breakdown • The Cisco Azure Stack solution is composed of products from three separate business units. Each business unit (BU) ships their portion of the order and there is not a coordination point across each order. Therefore, sales/partners must check the dates for all items to ensure all components have shipped. • A Supply Chain order escalation, requires a separate request to each BU effected: These are: • CSPG (DCBG) BU • Nexus BU • TMG BU

  7. How To Size Azure Stack System Based on the number of VM that the customer is forecasting to run over time. • Do: • Educate customer on Azure VM sizings • Discuss which workloads fit each VM size • Factor in the growth rate and add 10% • Be sure the customer understands current Microsoft scalability limitations • Use the table on the following chart to evaluate config options • Do Not: • Blindly match a competitor’s configuration (Dell only sells in 4-node blocks) • Ask what the partner is basing their sizing upon  • Guess • Try to install a system in a country not on Microsoft’s approved list of counties without first getting an exception approved before order placed. Microsoft Azure VM Sizing Detail located at: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-machines/windows/sizes-general

  8. Sizing Assistance You have a choice: 1.) Go for it, and use sizing spreadsheet in Azure Stack Sales Briefcase: https://salesconnect.cisco.com/open.html?b=P01180590 2.) Ask your local pre-sales specialist: azurestack-jedi@cisco.com 3.) Contact TSN for assistance: tsn-request@cisco.com

  9. Cisco Integrated System for Microsoft Azure Stack M5 Based Internal Storage Options Hybrid Storage All Flash Storage Min 4 Nodes; Up to 16 Nodes Up to 121.6TB Storage Config 12 core to 28 core CPU Memory: Up to 1536 GB Orderability: Now GA Target: Now Min 4 Nodes; Up to 16 Nodes Up to 120TB Storage Config 12 core to 28 core CPU Memory: Up to 1536GB Orderability: Now GA Target: Now UCS C240 M5L UCS C240 M5sx • Configuration Notes: • Cannot Mix/Match M4 and M5 servers within a Scale Unit • Cannot Mix/Match Hybrid and All Flash servers within a Scale Unit • Cannot migrate or update hybrid nodes to All Flash nodes Container w/ Docker, Many more Azure Apps IaaS, PaaS use case, Subscription model Backup Integration: Veeam, Commvault GTM w/ Enterprise, SP, Channel Partners

  10. Azure Stack on Cisco UCS – A Complete Solution What are the key sales decision points for the fixed BOMs? • Sales Rep Order Entry Decisions: • Select (1): Config to order (CTO), • CTO BOM • Select the number of nodes, 4 min, 16 max, any # in between • Choose processor (16 choices) • Choose memory amount (384, 512, 768, 1024,1536GB) • Choose storage capacity • Regardless of the selected BOM, configure Solution Support “SOLN SUPP 24x7x4OS(SC4P) (1 of 4 options)” for Nexus 9K and Nexus 2K – minimum 12 months (or the highest level that is supported in your country) • Add Fabric Interconnect (FI) licenses as required for the number of nodes – identified in warning message • Items that sales cannot do: • Remove or discount greater then 10% the Cisco AS installation service • Remove Cisco Solution Support from any component, default is 12 month term of 24 hour x 7 day x 4 hour response time • Attempt to remove: • Nexus 9336C-FX2 • Nexus 2K FEX • Fabric Interconnects • Remember: • This solution is a fixed BOM that matches the configurations tested and certified for Azure Stack. Flexibility outside of what is allowed within the CCW rules is not allowed or supported. Cisco Support Services On-site Installation Services Cisco Automation Scripts 9336C-FX2 9336C-FX2 FI 6332 (40G) FI 6332 (40G) FI 6332 (40G) C240 M5L or sx FEX FEX The BOM includes all Hardware and support.

  11. Cisco Integrated System for Microsoft Azure Stack Microsoft Scaling Limitation • Microsoft Code Limitation: • Add a node to a Scale Unit (Cluster) - Supported with 1807 Azure Stack version. • 16 node scalability – Now available starting with 1809 Azure Stack version • Multi Scale Unit in single region – TBD. • No Multi-Region support, MSFT lists on roadmap but no ETA • Limits apply to ALL server vendors • Cisco Flexible Provisioning: • Financing options to overcome a financial objection!

  12. M5 Hybrid Configurations

  13. Azure Stack on Cisco UCS M5 – Hybrid Storage Solution Example 4-node: Cisco Support Services On-site Installation Services • One cannot mix/match M4 and M5 nodes within the same Scale Unit (cluster) • Cisco’s design is future proofed to allow for customers to maintain consistency above the server node Cisco Automation Scripts 9336C-FX2 9336C-FX2 FI 6332 (40G) FI 6332 (40G) FI 6332 (40G) C240 M5L FEX FEX

  14. Cisco Integrated System for Microsoft Azure Stack M5 Based Hybrid Option 2 x Cisco Nexus 9336C-FX2 Switches 2 x Cisco UCS 6332 Fabric Interconnects 2 x CiscoNexus 2232TM-E Fabric Extenders • 2 x Intel Xeon Scalable proc (12c to 28c) • 384/512/768/1536GB DDR4 Memory • 40GbE NIC • 1 X SAS 12G SAS HBA • 2 x 960GB 2.5 inch Boot SSD (Raid 1) • TPM 2.0 Choose Storage Capacity UCS C240 M5L • 2 x 1.6 TB NVMe cards • 4 x 8 TB 12G SAS 7.2k RPM LFF HDD 32TB • 2 x 3.2 TB NVMe cards • 8 x 8 TB 12G SAS 7.2k RPM LFF HDD 64TB • 3 x 3.2 TB NVMe cards • 12 x 8 TB 12G SAS 7.2k RPM LFF HDD 96TB 16 x Cisco UCS C240-M5L Rack Servers • 2 x 6.4 TB NVMe cards • 12 x 10 TB 12G SAS 7.2k RPM LFF HDD 120TB

  15. Cisco Integrated System for MSFT Azure StackBOM Choices – Config To Order (CTO) CTO: UCS-MAB-B00R00 UCS-MAN-S01A0T0V0 Config to Order 4-12 Nodes CTO provides the maximum flexibility. CCW will ensure that each node is configured exactly the same from your initial choices on the first node. UCS C240 M5L • 2 x Intel Xeon Scalable procs (Choice of 14 options) • 384/512/768/1024/1536GB DDR4 Memory • 40GbE NIC • 1 X SAS 12G SAS HBA • 2 x 960GB 2.5 inch Boot SSD (Raid 1) • TPM 2.0 • 2 x 1.6 TB NVMe cards • 4 x 8 TB 12G SAS 7.2k RPM LFF HDD Storage options 32TB • 2 x 3.2 TB NVMe cards • 8 x 8 TB 12G SAS 7.2k RPM LFF HDD 64TB • 3 x 3.2 TB NVMe cards • 12 x 8 TB 12G SAS 7.2k RPM LFF HDD • 2 x 6.4 TB NVMe cards • 12 x 10 TB 12G SAS 7.2k RPM LFF HDD 96TB 120TB

  16. Lets Get Started

  17. Select Options

  18. Choose CTO Node C240 M5L Bundle

  19. Choose Number of Nodes First, choose any # of nodes between 4 and 12 Next, click on Edit Options

  20. Pick The Processor – Default is Indicated Default choice, you can edit to pick from selection of 16 processors

  21. Note: CCW only reflects the user selectable choices such as CPU and memory. All other server features such as HDD, NIC card, etc are automatically included and hence not shown on the config in CCW. Pick Memory Amount Default is 12 (384GB) • Only acceptable choices for 32GB are 12 (384GB), 16 (512GB), 24 (768GB) • Or choices for 64GB 16 (1024GB) or 24 (1536GB)

  22. Select Storage Capacity – Hybrid Note: Storage capacities are 32TB, 64TB, 96TB or 120TB. For 64 or 96TB simply adjust the number of 8TB drives and enter either 8 or 12. For 120TB we use higher capacity 10 TB drives. For 32TB, just click on the button next to the 4TB drive option.

  23. Cables & Optics – Double Check Your Customer Needs The Azure Stack BOM has specific Optics and Cables included that covers most connections for most customers. You should double check with the customer to see if they need additional cables and or optics. What is included in the BOM is detailed below: • Optics • CVR-QSFP-SFP10G (included) • SFP-1G (Included) • QSFP-40G-SR-BD (optional) • SFP-10G-SR-S (optional) • Cables • QSFP-100G-CU2M (Included) • QSFP-H40G-AOC2M (Included) • QSFP-H40G-CU3M (Included) • CAT 6 (Customer Provided - assume) • Uplink Cables (Customer Provided - assume) See Azure Stack Connectivity Slides Below for BOM Details

  24. Select NXOS Version for Top of Rack Switches Note: For the N9K-9336C-FX2 you cannot allow the system to default to the most current version of NXOS. You need to select the version validated for Azure Stack. Currently that is 7.0(3)I7(4)

  25. M5 All-Flash Configuration

  26. Azure Stack on Cisco UCS M5 – All Flash Solution Example 4-node: To be sold only as a fixed BOM Cisco Support Services • The only change in the system design is the C240 M5L is replaced with the C240 M5sx • One cannot mix/match M4 and M5 nodes within the same Scale Unit (cluster) • All Flash storage provides a higher level of performance for many workloads, only Cisco appears to have a All Flash solution in the market. On-site Installation Services Cisco Automation Scripts 9336C-FX2 9336C-FX2 FI 6332 (40G) FI 6332 (40G) FI 6332 (40G) C240 M5sx FEX FEX

  27. Cisco Integrated System for Microsoft Azure Stack 2 x Cisco Nexus 93336C-FX2 Switches 2 x Cisco UCS 6332 Fabric Interconnects 2 x CiscoNexus 2232TM-E Fabric Extenders UCS C240 M5sx From 4 to 16 nodes, any increment in between • 2 x Intel Xeon Scalable proc (12c to 28c) • 384/512/768/1536GB DDR4 Memory • 40GbE NIC • 1 X SAS 12G SAS HBA • 2 x 960GB 2.5 inch Boot SSD (Raid 1) • TPM 2.0 Choose Storage Capacity • 2 x 1.6 TB NVMe cards • 8 x 3.8 TB 2.5 inch 6G SATA SSD 30TB • 3 x 1.6 TB NVMe cards • 12 x 3.8 TB 2.5 inch 6G SATA SSD 45TB • 4 x 1.6 TB NVMe cards • 16 x 3.8 TB 2.5 inch 6G SATA SSD 60TB • Reminders: • Microsoft Scale Unit = Cluster • Nodes configured exactly the same • M4 and M5 servers cannot be mixed in a cluster 16 x Cisco UCS C240-M5sx Rack Servers • 4 x 3.2 TB NVMe cards • 16 x 7.6TB 2.5 inch 6G SATA SSD 121TB

  28. Cisco Integrated System for MSFT Azure StackBOM Choices – Config To Order (CTO) CTO: UCS-MAB-B00R00 UCS-MAN-S02A0T0V0 Config to Order 4-12 Nodes CTO provides the maximum flexibility. CCW will ensure that each node is configured exactly the same from your initial choices on the first node. UCS C240 M5sx • 2 x 1.6 TB NVMe cards • 8 x 3.8 TB 2.5 inch 6G SATA SSD 30TB 45TB • 3 x 1.6 TB NVMe cards • 12 x 3.8 TB 2.5 inch 6G SATA SSD • 2 x Intel Xeon Scalable procs (Choice of 14 options) • 384/512/768/1024/1536GB DDR4 Memory • 40GbE NIC • 1 X SAS 12G SAS HBA • 2 x 960GB 2.5 inch Boot SSD (Raid 1) • TPM 2.0 60TB • 4 x 1.6 TB NVMe cards • 16 x 3.8 TB 2.5 inch 6G SATA SSD Storage options • 4 x 3.2 TB NVMe cards • 16 x 7.6TB 2.5 inch 6G SATA SSD 121.6TB

  29. Choose Config-To-Order Bundle Pick as many Clusters as desired CTO Bundle • Click here to access M4 or M5 • Hybrid • All Flash

  30. Choose Config-To-Order All Flash Bundle

  31. Choose Number of Nodes Choose any # of nodes between 4 and 12

  32. Pick The Processor – Default is Indicated Default choice, you can edit to pick from selection of 16 processors

  33. Note: CCW only reflects the user selectable choices such as CPU and memory. All other server features such as HDD, NIC card, etc are automatically included and hence not shown on the config in CCW. Pick Memory Amount Default is 12 (384GB) • Only acceptable choices for 32GB are 12 (384GB), 16 (512GB), 24 (768GB) • Or choices for 64GB 16 (1024GB) or 24 (1536GB)

  34. Select Storage Capacity – All Flash Note: Storage capacities are 30TB, 45TB, 60TB or 121.6TB. You may have to use a combination of Front and Rear facing drive options to reach desired capacity.

  35. Ensure Same Solution Support for Server, FI, N9K, N2K • Remove existing default service on N9K • Click on “+ Add a Service SKU” • Select one of these options: • SSC4P – 24x7x4OS • SSDR7 – 24x7x4OS with Drive Retention • SSCS – 8x5xNBDOS • SSDR5 – 8x5xNBDOS with Drive Retention • Repeat for N2K

  36. Cables & Optics – Double Check Your Customer Needs The Azure Stack BOM has specific Optics and Cables included that covers most connections for most customers. You should double check with the customer to see if they need additional cables and or optics. What is included in the BOM is detailed below: • Optics • CVR-QSFP-SFP10G (included) • SFP-1G (Included) • QSFP-40G-SR-BD (optional) • SFP-10G-SR-S (optional) • Cables • QSFP-100G-CU2M (Included) • QSFP-H40G-AOC2M (Included) • QSFP-H40G-CU3M (Included) • CAT 6 (Customer Provided - assume) • Uplink Cables (Customer Provided - assume) See Azure Stack Connectivity Slides Below for BOM Details

  37. Select NXOS Version for Top of Rack Switches Note: For the N9K-9336C-FX2 you cannot allow the system to default to the most current version of NXOS. You need to select the version validated for Azure Stack. Currently that is 7.0(3)I7(4)

  38. Server Alternative to Deployment Laptop

  39. Alternate Deployment Option for MSFT Azure StackIdeal for Secure Datacenters Where Laptop Considered Unsecure Purpose: Government customers and others using highly secure datacenters can specify that any server that enters their datacenter must remain. Furthermore, some customers are not comfortable with a laptop as a secure device to hold software for its deployment. To address this concern, Cisco can offer an inexpensive C220 M5 server. Alternate Deployment Option (minimum config) • Key points: • C220 M5 used to hold the Azure Stack infrastructure software until installation team performs an Azure Stack installation at the customer’s location • The server would be connected to the ToR of the BOM • After Azure Stack installation, the C220 M5 will be disconnected from ToR. • C220 M5 can be re-purposed by the customer for a non-Azure Stack use • This alternate deployment option is NOT a Hardware Lifecycle Host (HLH) as competition requires. An HLH hosts the system management software on-going. List Price USD $8,038.75 UCS C220 M5 SFF • 1 x Intel Xeon Scalable 1.7 GHz 6-core proc • 16GB DDR4 Memory • 240 GB SATA • 1050W AC Power Supply • TPM 2.0 • 12 month support (24 x 7 x 4) Config details on next slide. Customer will be responsible for loading the Windows OS on the deployment host and managing its life cycle.

  40. Alternate Deployment Option for MSFT Azure StackMinimum Configuration Details

  41. M5 Add-Node To Current Installed System Ordering Process

  42. Cisco Integrated System for MSFT Azure StackBOM Choices – Add-Node M5 Config To Order (CTO) CTO: UCS-MAB-B02R00 UCS-MAN-S02A0T0V0 UCS-MAN-S01A0T0V0 Config to Order Hybrid M5 Server Node Config to Order All-Flash M5 Server Node UCS C240 M5sx UCS C240 M5L • 2 x 1.6 TB NVMe cards • 8 x 3.8 TB 2.5 inch 6G SATA SSD 30TB 45TB • 3 x 1.6 TB NVMe cards • 12 x 3.8 TB 2.5 inch 6G SATA SSD • 2 x Intel Xeon Scalable procs (Choice of 14 options) • 384/512/768/1024/1536GB DDR4 Memory • 40GbE NIC • 1 X SAS 12G SAS HBA • 2 x 960GB 2.5 inch Boot SSD (Raid 1) • TPM 2.0 • 2 x Intel Xeon Scalable procs (Choice of 14 options) • 384/512/768/1024/1536GB DDR4 Memory • 40GbE NIC • 1 X SAS 12G SAS HBA • 2 x 960GB 2.5 inch Boot SSD (Raid 1) • TPM 2.0 120TB 60TB • 4 x 1.6 TB NVMe cards • 16 x 3.8 TB 2.5 inch 6G SATA SSD • 2 x 1.6 TB NVMe cards • 4 x 8 TB 12G SAS 7.2k RPM LFF HDD • 2 x 6.4 TB NVMe cards • 12 x 10 TB 12G SAS 7.2k RPM LFF HDD Storage options 32TB Storage options • 2 x 3.2 TB NVMe cards • 8 x 8 TB 12G SAS 7.2k RPM LFF HDD 64TB • 3 x 3.2 TB NVMe cards • 12 x 8 TB 12G SAS 7.2k RPM LFF HDD • 4 x 3.2 TB NVMe cards • 16 x 7.6TB 2.5 inch 6G SATA SSD 121.6TB 96TB

  43. Cisco Integrated System for MSFT Azure StackBOM Choices – Add-Node M5 Config To Order (CTO) CTO: UCS-MAB-B02R00 UCS-MAN-S02A0T0V0 UCS-MAN-S01A0T0V0 Config to Order Hybrid M5 Server Node Config to Order All-Flash M5 Server Node UCS C240 M5L UCS C240 M5sx • Key Points: • Server node(s) must EXACTLY match the configuration of currently installed server nodes • Any number of server nodes can be ordered, but the maximum supported server nodes per cluster cannot be exceeded. Currently, this limitation is 16 servers. • In CCW, the BOM will auto configure in: • Two FI Port Licenses • Two 3 meter 40GbE Optics cables • The customer is expected to provide Two CAT6 cables between the server and Fabric Extender • Add-Node should have the same Cisco support as currently installed nodes • No Installation Services are needed, Add-Node is customer installable • If a customer needs assistance, they should contact Cisco TAC and log a support call.

  44. Choose Server CTO Bundle Pick as many server as desired CTO Bundle • Click here to access M4 or M5 • Hybrid • All Flash

  45. Choose The Server to Configure Example Chose M5 Hybrid

  46. Select Edit Options

  47. Edit Options for Server – Same As For Current System

  48. Compliance Hold Process and Response

  49. Compliance Hold Requirements MSFT Azure Stack (MAS) 1.)Release order to factory using this alias: mas_comphold_release@cisco.com 2.) If order placed via partner, e-mail customer name and partner to azurestack-presales@cisco.com Sales rep Initial Order MAS SAC Does MSFT support country Yes No Is Deal ID flagged for MAS in SFDC No Yes Yes Check if Cisco AS install in Order Cisco AS Fixed Price SKU: ASF-DCV1-G-AZRINST No Is solution Support included for all system elements No Yes Yes Is Cisco AS Discounted >10%? Yes Are (2) 93180 LC-Ex switch (2) N2232TM-E (2) 6332 FI on order? MSFT = Microsoft No No

  50. Current List of Microsoft Supported Countries As of May 2019 – Americas and Asia Pacific Note: If the planned installation location is in a country not on this list, then the order must be rejected and sent back to the sales team unless MSFT has approved an exception for the specific customer. More countries will be added to this list over time but Microsoft has not provided a schedule as to when that will occur. Countries highlighted in yellow are supported by Microsoft. Cisco will require 2-3 months to ensure hardware support can meet customer’s expectations. Please inform jmcabel@cisco.com and shridarc@cisco.com if you have an opportunity in one of these countries.

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