Dell EMC Hyper-Converged Infrastructure Customer Presentation

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Dell EMC Hyper-ConvergedInfrastructureNew normal for the modern data centerGLOBAL SPONSORS

Traditional infrastructure and processes are unsustainableExpensive tech refreshes, risky data migrationsComplex and costly to monitor, sustain and supportLong implementation timelinesLarge capital investments typically requiredOperational inefficiencies managing across silosBottlenecks, hot spots and lack of scalability2 Copyright 2017 Dell Inc.

IT transformation is requiredA cloud operating model isneeded to recognize, act andbenefit from changing businesscircumstances.3 Copyright 2017 Dell Inc.

Digital Transformation Index1. Converged/hyper-convergedinfrastructure2. Ultra-high performancetechnologies (Example: flash)Top Planned OnPremise InvestmentsDuring the Next3 Years4 Copyright 2017 Dell Inc.3. Analytics, big data and dataprocessing4. Internet of Things (IoT)technologiesSource: Digital Transformation Index, 2016

Hyper-converged infrastructure enables compute,storage and networking functions to be decoupled fromthe underlying infrastructure and run on a common setof physical resources that are based on industrystandard x86 components.*Source: TechTarget5 Copyright 2017 Dell Inc.

Key building blocks for HCISoftware-defined storagex86 servers Abstracts storage functions from hardware High-performance processors, largememory Virtualizes direct-attach storage intoshared pool Automates provisioning, load balancingVirtualization Abstracts compute and network functions6ServerSAN Flash media delivers consistent,predictable performanceHigh-speed Ethernet Enables physical resources to be shared Connects nodes together to createcluster Greatly improves utilization, mobility andsecurity Enables HCI to deliver high IOPS andreduced latencies Copyright 2017 Dell Inc.

Fundamental system design shiftConvergedServersSANStorage7 Copyright 2017 Dell Inc.Hyper-Converged

Fundamental system design shiftFlash serverHigh core-count CPUsHigh performanceand capacity flash mediaHigh-speed Ethernet8 Copyright 2017 Dell Inc.

Fundamental system design shiftFast networkScale-outScale-outSoftware-defined storage9 Copyright 2017 Dell Inc.

Hyper-converged becoming new normalCompanies are alreadyembracing HCI 60% will adopt HCI by 2017Source: 451 Research, December 201610 Copyright 2017 Dell Inc.

Ready for prime time!Question:In which locations areyou deploying hyperconverged infrastructureat your organization?Core / Central Data Center74.4%Departmental / Regional DataCenter26.0%Third Party Colocation orOutsourced Service Provider26.0%Answer:All of them!!Remote Branch OfficeOtherSource: 451 Research, 201611 Copyright 2017 Dell Inc.19%2.00%Percent of Samplen 227

What’s driving interest?Main ility to respondquickly to businessthreats oropportunitiesSimplify operationswith software-drivenautomation andlifecycle managementPublic cloud efficiencyand economics, butwith peace of mind ofon premisesStart small and easilyscale up or scale outwhile maintainingperformance levelsImprove efficiency and lower operational costs12 Copyright 2017 Dell Inc.

HCI delivers business agilityBenefits Shorter development cycles for applicationsand services Faster response to changing businessconditionsPublic cloud speed andflexibility delivered on-prem13 Copyright 2017 Dell Inc. Elasticity enables rapid deployment andexpansion of infrastructure

HCI simplifies IT management and operationsTraditional SANMultiplemanagementtools, consolesResource os eliminated Faster deployment Simpler upgrades Single support model14 Copyright 2017 Dell Inc.Single pool of virtualized resources

HCI incorporates modern architectural attributesFlashCloud-enabledPolicy-driven service deliveryData and application mobilityScale-outScale as you growManage with fewer resourcesSoftware-definedTrust15 Copyright 2017 Dell Inc.Reduce costsConsistent and predictable performanceAutomate provisioning and business agilityProgrammable data servicesEncrypt at rest and in flightIntegrated data protection

HCI reduces footprint, improves efficiencyTraditional SAN16:150%25%reduction rack spacereduction power costsreduction cooling costsSource: Gartner, HCIS TCO Paper, July 201616Hyper-Converged Copyright 2017 Dell Inc.Large North American Financial Services Company

Start small and scale efficientlyAdd serversand disksCapexAdd nodes17 Copyright 2017 Dell Inc.Initial Initial Scale incrementallyTraditional SANHyper-Converged

Wikibon 2017 study: HCI lowers TCOServersOverSANStorageTech refreshCAPEX cycleslessNo silosPay-as-you-growForklift upgradesNo migrationsOver provisioningScale on demandTraditional SANHyper-Converged181830%Source: Wikibon Copyright 2017 Dell Inc.

What workloads are appropriate for HCI?True or False: HCI is only for VDIFALSE!!Supports a wide variety of traditional and cloud-native workloadsTraditional business apps19 Copyright 2017 Dell Inc.Test/DevIaaS, PaaSBig Data analytics

Dell EMC HyperConvergedInfrastructureIndustry’s Fastest-Growing HCI Portfolio

One size does not fit allDell EMC hyper-converged portfolioVxRailApplianceSoftware-definedcompute andstoragevSphere environmentsChoice of networkXC SeriesChoice of hypervisorVxRack SDDCvSphere environmentsFully integrated networkVxRack FLEXvSphere environmentsplus bare metal and/or multi-hypervisor21 Copyright 2017 Dell Inc.Rack-scaleSoftware-definedcompute, storageand network

The simplest, most powerful, mostintegrated HCI appliance for customersstandardized on VMware .” VxRail iswhere to start22 Copyright 2017 Dell Inc.

Challenges– Aging infrastructure was hampering Rent-A-Center'sability to grow– IT was consumed with tweaking infrastructure toensure adequate performance and scalabilitySolution– All-flash Dell EMC VxRail Appliance, VMware HorizonVDI, VMware NSX, VMware vRealizeBenefits– Reduced administrative management overhead– Cut deployment time from weeks to hours– Reclaimed storage space, easing pressure on powerand cooling costs23 Copyright 2017 Dell Inc.“Getting VxRail up and running in acouple hours was tremendous. It wasa huge win for us.”– Mike ConroySenior Director of Technical OperationsRent-A-Center

A simple HCI appliance for customerswho want hypervisor choice we havethe XC Series24 Copyright 2017 Dell Inc.

Challenges– Performance of enterprise applications, managementcomplexity, constrained space and slow VM deploymentdue to legacy 3-tier infrastructure– Led to infinitely delayed value projectsSolution– Installed XC Series powered by Nutanix software– Microsoft Exchange/SQL/Lync, VDI, Body Cam solutionBenefits– 80% floor space reduction (84U to 16U)– Simplified infrastructure management via single UI– Increased performance beyond previous 3-tierenvironment25 Copyright 2017 Dell Inc.“The simplicity of the [Dell XC Seriespowered by Nutanix] hyper-convergedplatform, the lower cost, and having justone vendor to call for support was themost attractive solution.”– Ryan McCarrollSr. Systems AdministratorHarris County

At scale, the network is even more critical Network design/hardware selection Plan for future growth Multiple IT teams involved Complex (physical logical planning) Maintain performance levels at scaleExpertise and planning required!26 Copyright 2017 Dell Inc.

Momentum building for rack-scale HCI“As HCI clusters grow in size, the networkinginfrastructure that connects nodes and the networkingmonitoring tools needed to manage traffic and locateproblems will require tighter integration to keep up withrapidly evolving workloads and customer requirements.”451 Research, Hyperconvergence – A Market UpdateDecember 201627 Copyright 2017 Dell Inc.

If considering VxRail—butare ready for networktransformation, VxRackSDDC directedavailability in 201728 Copyright 2017 Dell Inc.

Government agency in APJChallenges– Seed infrastructure for 2,000 VDI users– Scale to 20,000 users in future– Capability to support 130,000 end point devicesSolution– Dell EMC VxRack SDDC– VMware Cloud Foundation– Services—plus Support and ResidencyBenefits– Modern infrastructure platform capable ofsupporting large-scale virtual desktop environment– Predictable performance and scalability– Budget and cost predictability for future scaling29 Copyright 2017 Dell Inc.Modern infrastructure platformcapable of supporting large scalevirtual desktop environment

For a flexible HCI systemwith hypervisor of choiceor bare metal can startsmall and scale out —VxRack FLEX is for you.30 Copyright 2017 Dell Inc.

Challenges– Cut 10B in logistics costs over the next 10 years– Required a high-availability platform to operate a third-partyrobotics warehousing application– Ability to integrate into existing management tools and toremotely manage and define the entire solutionSolution– VxRack System with FLEX– Vision Intelligent Operations SoftwareBenefits– 50% cost reduction with remote management of integratedsystems, simplifying operations– Accelerated time-to-market, ensuring rapid integration anddeployment of IT piece of the logistics and supply-chainautomation31 Copyright 2017 Dell Inc.“We selected VxRack based on three key drivers— data center in a box, remote management, andthe ability to run our mission critical inventorymanagement application”– Ben Carter– Senior Infrastructure

“The simplest,most powerful,most integrated HCIappliance forcustomersstandardized onVMware .” VxRailis where to start“If consideringVxRail—but areready for networktransformation,VxRack SDDC directed availabilityin 2017”“For a flexible HCIsystem withhypervisor of choiceor bare metal canstart small and scaleout—VxRack FLEXis for you.”“A simple HCIappliance forcustomers who wanthypervisor choice” we have the XCSeriesPowerful hyper-converged portfolio with a cloud-like consumption model32 Copyright 2017 Dell Inc.

New: Cloud Flex for HCI provided by Dell Financial Services**Cloud-like economic modelEliminate acquisition costs and move to astraightforward OPEX cost structureNo obligationCustomers experience the benefits ofHCI without a long term commitmentPrice drops over timeEnsures monthly rate is competitive withdecreasing price of technologyY1Y2Y3Y4Y5Declining monthly payments**Payment solutions provided and serviced by Dell Financial Services L.L.C. or its affiliate or designee (“DFS”) for qualified customers. Offers may not be available or may vary in certaincountries. Where available, offers may be changed without notice and are subject to product availability, credit approval, execution of documentation provided by and acceptable to DFS,and may be subject to minimum transaction size. Offers not available for personal, family or household use. Dell EMC and the Dell EMC logo are trademarks of Dell Inc. Restrictions andadditional requirements may apply to transactions with governmental or public entities.33 Copyright 2017 Dell Inc.

Opportunities to get started34Net-new workloads orgreen-field applicationsVirtual desktops, general-purposeworkloads, databases, etc.Server or storage refreshOpportunity to modernizeinfrastructure in current environmentLarger remote or regional officesOften require centralizedmanagement and smaller footprintTest/Dev environments with isolatedinfrastructureIdeal for developers who want agilityto spin up/tear down Copyright 2017 Dell Inc.

Key takeaways Hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI) is ready for prime time! HCI delivers the business agility and efficiency needed to compete in today’s economy Dell EMC has the fastest growing adoption rate of HCI solutions in the industry Don’t be left behind! Start evaluating HCI solutions today35 Copyright 2017 Dell Inc.

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Hyper-converged infrastructure enables compute, storage and networking functions to be decoupled from the underlying infrastructure and run on a common set of physical resources that are based on industry-standard x86 components. *Source: TechTarget