DATA DOMAIN directly connected to UCS

[dani_bosch]

Hello,

I know is possible to connect several EMC and NetApp NAS devices directly to UCS Fabric Interconnects. Question is:

Is it possible to directly connect an EMC Data Domain NAS, publishing CIFS/NFS shares?

Thanks a lot,

[padramas]

Hello Dani,

We can configure the FI ports as Appliance ports and connect NAS devices to it.

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/unified_computing/ucs/sw/gui/config/guide/2.0/b_UCSM_GUI_Configuration_Guide_2_0_chapter_0101.html

Padma

[dani_bosch]

Correct, and as EMC Data Domain acts like a NAS device, my question was whether connecting EMC Data Domain to the Fabric Interocnnects is supported.

Is it?

[padramas]

Dani,

As long as it is IP based storage device, we support EMC and Netapp arrays for appliance ports.

Other vendor devices are not tested and hence not qualified for support.

Padma

[kg6itcraig]

Appliance ports work for almost anything. Have an Isilon system connected. Also have a Microsoft Storage Server attached.

Craig

[dani_bosch]

Microsoft Storage Server?? Don't you guys say only EMC and NetApp arrays are supported??

[padramas]

Dani,

Any IP based storage array can work but officially supported deployments are arrays manufactured by EMC and Netapp vendors.

Padma

[dani_bosch]

Ok, so even not officially supported, a 3rd party server like HP or DELL with a Windows File Server in it (for instance) will technically work fine in UCS?

Thanks,

[padramas]

Yes, it might work if the arrays follow standards for IP based storage connectivity.

[Kassim Ismail]

Hi Craig,

Are you using a Nexus 22xx to connect to the Isilon system & Microsoft Storage Server? or direct to the appliance ports?

Thanks

Kassim