Products Overview
The Xsigo I/O Director(TM) allows server I/O to be deployed when and where it's needed-in seconds. Virtual resources replace multiple physical cards and connections. A single 10Gb server connection replaces multiple cables and can be easily allocated to optimise both storage and networking data delivery. All of these resources can be managed remotely, minimising the need to enter the data centre and nearly eliminating the need to make physical changes to servers. Whether you're attaching 20 or 2000 servers, Xsigo's breakthrough hardware and software architecture lets you overcome the cost and complexity of conventional server I/O.
The I/O Problem
I/O is a growing problem in large data centres. Thousands of interconnects link resources in complex configurations. Every data path must be redundant to guard against failure, and all paths must deliver the bandwidth needed for peak loads. The resulting infrastructure involves a vast array of physical resources: adapter cards, networking switches, storage switches, and a maze of cables. Issues with large scale server I/O include:- Inflexibility: Multiple interdependencies limit agility.
- High cost: I/O infrastructure cost (cards, switches) can exceed server cost.
- Management complexity: Multiple teams must coordinate even simple changes.
Benefits include:
- Reduce server I/O cabling by 70%
- Cut connectivity capital costs by up to 50%
- Deploy connectivity to any server at any time
- Migrate connectivity among servers transparently
- Deliver 10Gb/s bandwidth to each server
- Integrate with existing management frameworks
How Xsigo Helps
Xsigo applied virtualisation technology to server I/O to arrive at a solution that is far more agile, easier to manage, and less costly than conventional server I/O. Three benefits set the Xsigo I/O Director apart from other connectivity solutions:- Simple: Rapid change management: Instantly re-deploy virtual I/O resources as needed. Management tasks that previously required weeks of coordinated effort can now be completed in minutes.
- Fast: Fast throughput: InfiniBand link to each server provides 10Gb bandwidth that is dynamically allocated between networking and storage requirements, eliminating bottlenecks.
- Open: Fully non-proprietary: Works with industry-standard servers and operating systems. Manageable with open API.
...See I/O virtualisation at work 
In this 3-minute Flash demo you'll learn how Xsigo technology helps:
- Reduce server I/O cabling by 70%
- Cut connectivity capital costs by up to 50%
- Deploy connectivity on demand, without entering the data centre
...Learn how Virtual I/O Enables an On-Demand Data Centre
...Xsigo Director Product Details
...Xsigo I/O Virtualisation for VMware
...Xsigo Virtual I/O for Virtual Machines
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