One good solution is to consolidate first level network and storage resources in a manner that is transparent to existing software stacks. NextIO’s vNET I/O virtualization and consolidation appliances are a well-positioned, practical solution to this challenge.
Table of Contents
- Executive Summary
- Converged Server Infrastructure
- Pain Points
- NextIO Solutions
- Is NextIO’s PCIe switching strategy a bet against Ethernet?
- Conclusion
- Photo 1: NextIO vNET I/O Maestro PCIe switch below top of rack Ethernet switch
- Photo 2 – Left: back of traditional rack, bottom half
- Photo 3 – Center: front of Dell full rack with NextIO vNET I/O Maestro PCIe switch
- Photo 4 – Right: back of Dell full rack with NextIO vNET I/O Maestro PCIe switch
Companies Cited
- Calxeda
- Dell
- Intel
- NextIO
- SeaMicro
Patrick founded the firm based on his real-world world technology experiences with the understanding of what he wasn’t getting from analysts and consultants. Ten years later, Patrick is ranked #1 among technology industry analysts in terms of “power” (ARInsights) in “press citations” (Apollo Research). Moorhead is a contributor at Forbes and frequently appears on CNBC. He is a broad-based analyst covering a wide variety of topics including the cloud, enterprise SaaS, collaboration, client computing, and semiconductors. He has 30 years of experience including 15 years of executive experience at high tech companies (NCR, AT&T, Compaq, now HP, and AMD) leading strategy, product management, product marketing, and corporate marketing, including three industry board appointments.
