Dell EMC: Ruggedized VxRail With 2nd Gen Xeon Scalable and AMD EPYC Processors

Dell Technologies, Inc. announces two VxRail systems, including the first ruggedized VxRail model and introduction of AMD EPYC processors, bringing the power and simplicity of HCI to the most challenging and space-constrained edge environments.

VxRail D

“More data is being created at the edge, and more companies are moving their data management infrastructure closer to where data is created. But sometimes the edge is a 100° rooftop, not a temperature-controlled traditional data center,” said Tom Burns, SVP and GM, integrated products and solutions. “With the new ruggedized VxRail systems, location and conditions don’t matter.“

Small, tough VxRail takes HCI to harsh edge environments
The ruggedized VxRail D Series brings simplicity and lifecycle management capabilities to a compact and durable form factor, designed to withstand remote and harsh environments. The system, featuring 2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors, is 20 inches deep, the smallest VxRail yet ⁽²⁾, and can withstand extreme temperatures, sustain up to 40G of operational shock and operate at up to 15,000 feet.

It brings IT support to edge locations where resilient infrastructure is critical, such as the implementation of a data center at remote sites, onboard ships at sea or equipped in aircrafts. The VxRail D Series is a solution for manufacturing, industrial, and oil and gas environments where conditions create a technical challenge or space is at a premium.

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VxRail brings AMD EPYC processors to edge ready, single-socket system

VxRail E

For the first time on VxRail, 2nd Gen EPYC processors are available in a new E Series platform. The VxRail E Series with EPYC processors offers customers a new option, with up to 64 high performance cores and support for PCIe 4, that can be deployed at the edge or in data centers. Coupled with high-efficiency power supply, these 1U systems are an option for customers that need HPC power, in a single socket platform for edge environments.

The VxRail E665 system, available in NVMe, all-flash, or hybrid storage configurations, offers performance in a single-socket model and is an option for database, unstructured data, VDI and HPC workloads.

VxRail software updates support latest VMware releases and streamline upgrades
As the only jointly engineered HCI system with VMware, Inc., VxRail delivers a hybrid cloud approach that is simple to deploy and manage, no matter where data and applications reside.

As recently announced, Dell Technologies Cloud Platform, offering VMware Cloud Foundation on VxRail, now supports configurations with as 4 compute nodes, enabling customers to start small and grow. Customers, such as Atlantis, The Palm, now can explore their hybrid cloud journey at up to 47% lower cost ⁽³), with a smaller footprint, and scale their infrastructure over time.

“With VxRail at the core of our operations, we’re able to run critical applications in every corner of our properties, from check-in services to our many amenities, with the reliability our customers and team expect,” said Anthony Lynsdale, VP, IT, Atlantis, The Palm. “It’s also given us the ability to scale our infrastructure to meet the growing demands of our business and expand our IT strategy to the public cloud, all on VxRail.“

The latest version of VxRail HCI system software helps streamline updates with the ability to run pre-upgrade health checks on demand and cloud-based management and orchestration, enabling every VxRail cluster to be maintained throughout its lifecycle, regardless of location.

Optane and Nvidia GPU options support data-intensive applications
With the introduction of new platform enhancements, VxRail can support more power-demanding applications, such as in-memory databases like SAP HANA and AI/ML applications. VxRail will support:

Intel Optane Persistent Memory, which maintains improved data integrity with 90% lower latency (4). With this addition, VxRail is the first fully integrated VMware-based HCI system to support the range of Intel Optane technologies for the data center including 2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors, Optane persistent memory and Optane SSDs.
Nvidia Quadro RTX GPUs, which combine with Nvdia virtual GPU (vGPU) software to bring the power of accelerated rendering, AI, graphics and compute to the data center for a range of workflows. With Quadro RTX and Nvidia vGPU software, customers can deploy VxRail solutions that help end users be more productive and data centers run efficiently.

Availability:

VxRail D Series with 2nd Gen Xeon Scalable processors are available on June 23, 2020.
VxRail E Series with 2nd Gen EPYC processors are available on June 23, 2020.
VxRail HCI system software latest update is globally available.
Nvidia Quadro RTX GPUs and Optane DC Persistent Memory options are available.

Dan McNamara, SVP and GM, server business unit, Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., said: “Performance, efficiency and memory bandwidth are critical to driving digital transformation for the modern data center, and AMD EPYC processors deliver on all three. We are pleased to extend our longstanding collaboration with Dell by powering the VxRail E Series system with the EPYC processor’s fantastic performance and outstanding TCO for customers.“

Bob Laliberte, senior analyst, Enterprise Strategy Group, said: “For organizations looking to simplify operations and keep their infrastructure in check while driving towards their digital transformation goals, automating lifecycle management is vital to lightening the load for IT teams. This allows them to focus more on revenue generating or transformational opportunities. VxRail and the latest updates to the VxRail HCI system software give IT teams the automated tools they need to become more efficient, reduce downtime and operational costs, and deliver real value to the business.“

Resource:
Blog: Taking HCI to Extremes

⁽¹⁾ IDC WW Quarterly Converged Systems Tracker, Q1 2020, June 2020, Hyperconverged Systems Revenue Share
⁽²⁾ Based on internal Dell testing (May 2020) comparing VxRail D560 to VxRail E560 dimensions.
⁽³⁾ Based on internal analysis of DTCP with subscription comparing the price of 8 node standard architecture to the new 4 node consolidated architecture. Actual saving may vary depending on configuration.

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