White Paper Intel® PRO/1000 Multi-Port Adapters A Perspective by Intel Corporation and VMware Using Intel® Multi-Port Server Adapters to Optimize Server Virtualization and Consolidation
White Paper Using Intel® Multi-Port Server Adapters to Optimize Server Virtualization and Consolidation About This White Paper This white paper discusses the IT benefits enterprises can gain from VMware Infrastructure 3* virtualization software when using Intel® PRO/1000 Dual Port and Quad Port Server Adapters.
Using Intel® Multi-Port Server Adapters to Optimize Server Virtualization and Consolidation White Paper machines simultaneously on one physical server Building Virtual Infrastructure with VMware Infrastructure 3 several separate physical servers, thereby reducing companies are VMware customers.1 No matter Having the capability to run multiple virtual enables enterprises to consolidate workloads from the number of servers required for a given work- load.
White Paper Using Intel® Multi-Port Server Adapters to Optimize Server Virtualization and Consolidation 2-way, 4-way, 8-way, and 16-way servers, up to a • Move workloads dynamically across distributed VMware VirtualCenter 2 management software is • Eliminate scheduled downtime by enabling maximum of 128 virtual machines. used by system administrators to manage virtual machines across many physical systems.
Using Intel® Multi-Port Server Adapters to Optimize Server Virtualization and Consolidation White Paper process very straightforward. This approach server before bringing the primary server applications and services running on various Infrastructure 3 virtualization software can enables enterprises to consolidate mission-critical operating systems onto fewer, more scalable and reliable enterprise-class servers, including blade servers.
White Paper Using Intel® Multi-Port Server Adapters to Optimize Server Virtualization and Consolidation there are more applications competing for the which is often the case with low-profile, rack- for VMware Infrastructure 3 require a minimum port adapters with two or four ports in one slot available NIC hardware resources. Best practices of three network adapters as follows: mounted servers. As form factors shrink, multibecome critical components.
Using Intel® Multi-Port Server Adapters to Optimize Server Virtualization and Consolidation White Paper In addition, IT administrators must be able to have two or four Gigabit Ethernet connections in network. The flexibility to assign NICs to servers for slot-constrained servers. A single, integrated, segment traffic to maintain a flexible and secure and virtual machines enables administrators to increase performance quickly during peak times.
White Paper Using Intel® Multi-Port Server Adapters to Optimize Server Virtualization and Consolidation increased uptime; and interrupt moderation for significantly enhanced processor utilization. Extensive compatibility. With a flexible design that fits almost any type of PCI slot, dual- and quad-port Intel adapters include standards- based management features and wide network operating system support to help ensure extensive compatibility with the latest server and networking environments.
Using Intel® Multi-Port Server Adapters to Optimize Server Virtualization and Consolidation White Paper and Intel NICs provide the connections to make Key Terminology VMware and Intel help IT managers reach a com- circuit board or card that is installed in a computer the virtual IT infrastructure a reality. Together, mon goal: serving enterprise needs in the most efficient and responsive way possible.
Learn More About This Virtual Infrastructure Solution For more information about the products described in this white paper, visit www.vmware.com or www.intel.com/network. To learn more about virtualization, visit the Virtualize ASAP Web site at www.virtualizeasap.com/home. About VMware VMware is the global leader in virtual infrastructure software for industry standard systems.
