Emulex OneCommand Management Framework
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The Emulex OneCommand Management Framework provides a centralized solution for managing I/O operations in converged networking environments, enhancing efficiency and security while reducing costs. It features flexible provisioning, automation capabilities, and improved data integrity, allowing for better scalability and asset utilization across diverse environments. The framework supports various protocols and integrates with existing enterprise management solutions, simplifying management processes for both SMEs and large enterprises.
Emulex OneCommand Management Framework
- 2. Drivers of Centralized Management Cost Business Responsiveness Complexity Efficiency Global Business Operations Virtualization Limited Administrative Staff Remote Branch Offices Convergence Technologies Improve Asset Utilization Rapid Provisioning Server Sprawl Lower CAPEX & OPEX Continuous Business Security Costs Operation Multiprotocol Environments Regulatory Compliance Heterogeneous Environments Better scalability 2
- 3. OneCommand Management Framework Flexible and Centralized Management Framework – Extension of HBAnyware Console Open APIs Modular Architecture Data Integrity Performance Virtualization Provisioning Automation Intelligent Services Security CIM QoS Provisioning Security CIM Performance Automation RMAPI RMAPI Virtualization Data Integrity Unified Foundation Services WM I WM I QoS Intelligent Services SLI Firmware Architecture SNMP Leverages Emulex SLI Architecture Connections Streamlines Management in Converged Networks Integrates with Enterprise Management Solutions Open Framework for OEMs and Partners 3
- 4. OneCommand Console Flexible Management Interface Options – GUI or CLI Console Open APIs Same Look & Feel as HBAnyware Data Integrity Performance Virtualization Provisioning Automation Intelligent Services Security – Zero learning curve CIM QoS – No impact to established management routines RMAPI Unified Foundation Services WM I Modular Architecture SLI Firmware Architecture – Quickly introduce new capabilities SNMP – Scalable - grows with the data center Connections – Flexible - for SME & Enterprise data center 4
- 5. The OneCommand Modules – Provisioning Flexible Provisioning Architecture via AutoPilot Installer – Improves Management Efficiency Console Open APIs Data Integrity Performance Virtualization Provisioning Automation Streamlines Provisioning: Intelligent Services Security CIM QoS – Replicated installations – Software first installations RMAPI – Silent /unattended installations – Single or multi-server installation option Unified Foundation Services WM I Integrates with Higher Level SLI Firmware Architecture Provisioning Solutions SNMP Connections – HP Rapid Deployment Pack (RDP) – IBM Remote Deployment Manager (RDM) 5
- 6. OneCommand – Security Secure Data: – Host based data encryption in Q4CY09 – Encrypt Data at the Source Console Open • Greater protection APIs Data Integrity Performance Virtualization Provisioning Automation Intelligent • More cost effective than fabric based Services CIM Security encryption - no licensing fees QoS RMAPI Secure Network – Remote Host Access Permission Unified Foundation Services WM I – Secure management of select remote servers and groups SLI Firmware Architecture SNMP Connections Secure Access Points – DHCHAP Link Authentication for Windows & Solaris – Secure the data link between the adapter and the switch 6
- 7. OneCommand – Performance Optimize Provisioning – Queue Depth management • Adapter & LUN level Console Open – Reduce hardware under & over saturation APIs Data Integrity Performance Virtualization Provisioning Automation Intelligent Services CIM Security QoS Improve Host Performance – Dynamic Coalescing RMAPI • Flexibility to adjust & improves host performance by grouping more data Unified Foundation Services WM I transfers in fewer number of interrupts SLI Firmware Architecture – MSI-X SNMP • Enhance overall performance, reduce Connections system overhead, lower interrupt latency, improve host CPU utilization 7
- 8. OneCommand – Automation Powerful Automation Capabilities – Improve data center efficiency – Reduce management costs Console Open APIs Data Integrity Performance Virtualization Provisioning Automation Intelligent GUI and CLI Based Automation Services Security CIM QoS – Firmware updates (GUI & CLI) – Driver settings (GUI & CLI) RMAPI – Advance settings (CLI) – AutoPilot Installer Unified Foundation Services WM I – Install driver and OneCommand Console within 7 mouse clicks SLI Firmware Architecture – Single or multi-server installation SNMP Connections option 8
- 9. OneCommand – Virtualization Improve Data Center Consolidation Initiatives Powerful Virtualization Capabilities Console Open – Increase asset utilization APIs Data Integrity Performance Virtualization Provisioning Automation Intelligent Services • Create & operate more Vports CIM Security QoS • Reduce operational costs • Reduce asset acquisition costs RMAPI – Broad Hypervisor support • Hyper-V , ESX & Zen Unified Foundation Services WM I • Comprehensive adapter management SLI Firmware Architecture capabilities in ESXi environments SNMP • CIM provider & client interface Connections – Increase data center responsiveness • Display Vport to VM associations improves response time to shifts in business demands 9
- 10. OneCommand – Data Integrity Improve Data Quality for Better Business Decision Processes – Host based data integrity capabilities Console Open APIs Data Integrity Performance Virtualization Provisioning Automation Intelligent Protect Against Service Disruption Services Security CIM QoS Guard Data from Silent Corruption RMAPI – Operating System Unified Foundation Services – Storage Hardware and Firmware WM I – Administrative Errors SLI Firmware Architecture SNMP Protect Against: Connections – Financial exposure – System downtime – Loss of corporate data – Diminished corporate credibility Loss of revenue 10
- 11. OneCommand Modules – QoS Introduce Greater QoS Capabilities within the Data Center – Set priority to different: Console Open • Applications APIs Data Integrity Performance Virtualization • Users Provisioning Automation Intelligent Services CIM Security • Data flows QoS – Guarantee data flow performance level RMAPI Deploy in Virtual & Non-virtualized Unified Foundation Services Environments WM I SLI Firmware Architecture Simplify QoS Administration SNMP Connections – Centralized management console 11
- 12. OneCommand – Intelligent Services The Challenge... Emulex Solution... Server Which I/O OneCommand Servers Consolidation Connectivity Advanced I/O Plan 1Gb iSCSI FCoE 4Gb FC 8Gb FC 8Gb FC Performance FCoE 4Gb FC IOPs Bandwidth 1Gb iSCSI 12
- 13. OneCommand – Open APIs & Unified Foundation Services Unified Foundation Services – Powerful driver stack architecture – Simplifies data center management Console Open – Common driver across all adapter models on a APIs Data Integrity Performance Virtualization Provisioning given OS platform Automation Intelligent Services Security CIM QoS Leverages Open Standards Based CIM RMAPI Industry Interfaces – SNIA HBA APIs RMAPI Unified Foundation Services – SMIS WM I WM I SLI Firmware Architecture Integrates with Enterprise Management SNMP Connections Applications – EMC ControlCenter – HP Systems Insight Manager (SIM) – IBM Director – VERITAS CommandContol Storage (CCS) 13
- 14. OneCommand – SLI Architecture & Connections Improve Time to Deployment & Management Efficiency – Emulex Service Level Interface (SLI) Console Open APIs Data Integrity • Firmware based adapter enhancements Performance Virtualization Provisioning Automation Intelligent Services without the need of upgrading the driver Security CIM QoS • Reduces host instability CIM RMAPI RMAPI Connections Unified Foundation Services WM I – Improve management efficiency WM I – Reduce management costs SLI Firmware Architecture SNMP – Centralized management of adapters Connections regardless of protocol/technology • Fibre Channel • FCoE • iSCSI • LAN 14
- 15. OneCommand – Summary Improve business Protect SAN access points Scalable responsiveness Secure Protect data from corruption Ideal management solution for (BlockGuard) SME & enterprise data center Protect data from unauthorized environments access (encryption) OneCommand provides a secure & centralized I/O connectivity management framework for converged networking environments Centrally manage all I/O Reduce CAPEX Flexible connectivity – Fibre Channel, ROI Reduce OPEX FCoE, iSCSI, NIC Improve ROI Introduce new capabilities on as needed basis 15