The Cisco Virtualization Experience Infrastructure (VXI)

Cisco VXI: Delivering the Next Virtualized Data Center Virtualization-Aware Borderless Network Virtualized Collaborative Workspace ­Generation Virtual Workspace Solution Cisco® Virtualization Experience Infrastructure (VXI) accelerates Data Center Branch Cisco Virtualization Experience Client (VXC) ­mainstream virtual desktop adoption and the journey to the next­ 2000 Series and 6000 Series generation virtual workspace in a fully integrated, open, and validated end-to-end solution. It is adaptable, highly secure, and optimized to Optimized Desktop Virtualization Virtualized Network and Security Solutions Highly Secure Communications Superior User Experience Cisco Virtualization Experience Clients deliver a superior user experience and best in class ROI. and Communications • Cisco VXI provides advanced data center network ­solutions • Cisco VPN solutions help enable branch Cisco VXC Series • Cisco VXC 2000 Series zero clients • Cisco VXI provides ­scalable, that simplify management and optimize virtual desktop devices to communicate more securely over Branch One provide task workers with highly Hosted Cisco VXI addresses every dimension of planning, deploying, and supporting ­secure, and manageable ­performance and security. untrustworthy links. secure real-time access to business Virtual Cisco VXC ® applications and content. Cisco VXC 2200 Series virtual workspaces across the organization by bringing together Cisco’s data ­infrastructure for hosting virtual • The Cisco Nexus 1000v Switch runs inside the VMware • Virtual desktop traffic normally travels from Desktops ® ™ 6000 Series thin clients provide desktops, shared desktops, and ESX or ESXi hypervisor, and uses Cisco VN-Link serv- the branch device to the data center, while center, network, and communication and collaboration architectures. Cisco ­converged rich media, voice, and virtual applications using industry er ­virtualization technology to deliver policy-based virtual collaboration traffic may travel between N Cisco ® Network leading solutions such as Citrix VP WAAS SRE video collaboration to create an combines VXI with technologies from ecosystem partners shown below. ­machine (VM) ­connectivity, mobile VM security, network branch offices. c ® ® ™ mi ­adaptive virtual workspace for XenDesktop, Citrix XenApp , and a policy, and a non-disruptive operational model. n The technology is complemented with services, support, and financing ® ™ y ­demanding knowledge workers. VMware View . • Cisco Virtual Security Gateway provides highly secure ­segmentation Feature-Rich Branch ­Connectivity Data Center D ­options to simplify deployments while staying ahead of evolving needs. Router Cisco VXC Series • Cisco VXI combines ­desktop of virtualized data center VMs using granular, zone-based • Cisco VXI provides the critical services Branch Two Flexibility and Choice Cisco VXC 2100 Series Combined with cloud services, VXI provides IT organizations with an virtualization with Cisco ­Unified control and monitoring with context-aware security policies. that branch users need. Dynamic VPN • Cisco VXC Series clients are available to Communications applications • Cisco Virtual WAAS (vWAAS) is a virtual appliance that • WAN optimization for print, data, and support VMware View, Citrix XenDesktop, ­important building block for developing an efficient and agile “service that ­integrate voice and ­video ­accelerates business applications using policy-based Multimedia Redirection (MMR) traffic. Cisco WAAS and Microsoft environments. Cisco VXC communications,­ conferencing,­ Express 6000 Series delivery model” and cloud computing. ­configuration in the Cisco Nexus 1000v Switch. • Power over Ethernet support. • The Cisco VXC product portfolio offers instant ­messaging, presence, a broad range of features; consult with • Quality of service (QoS) for voice and data. Display Protocol ­directory lookup and more. your Cisco sales team to determine the • Cisco VXI delivers a superior user best solution for your environment. Manageability experience for desktop virtualization, Cisco • Cisco VXC Manager centrally provisions, voice and video communications Power over Ethernet Collaboration • Some models support Power over ­monitors, and troubleshoots Cisco VXC Virtualization-Aware Virtualized and collaboration services Applications endpoints.­ Virtualized Data Center Borderless Network Collaborative Teleworker Ethernet, which simplifies deployment Workspace Industry Leading and reduces wiring and energy costs. • Devices can be remotely accessed, ™ controlled, configured, and updated using Software Applications Data Center Solutions VMware View Citrix XenDesktop • Cisco EnergyWise Orchestrator (OS, Productivity, • Cisco UnifiedComputing ­ System­ ™ Fixed Teleworkers manages and monitors energy a management console. Collaboration) (UCS) B-Series Blade Servers­ or • The Cisco Virtual Office solution helps ­consumption of Cisco devices. C-Series Rack Mount Servers­ deliver ­enable fixed teleworkers to more securely Mobile Clients IPsec VPN No Hairpinning Desktop Virtualization WAN, LAN the ideal compute ­infrastructure access virtual desktops and applications Tunnel Software for hosting from smallest to largest from outside the corporate network, using • Cisco VXCs help ­enable Cisco CUCM Cisco VXC Connection Cisco Cisco VXC virtual desktop deployments. IPsec VPN tunneling. voice and video to flow SIP Wired and Wireless Zero Clients VM VM VM VM VM VM VM Broker ASA Endpoint • Cisco VXI offers a choice of HVDs directly from endpoint Hypervisor Fixed Teleworkers to endpoint. Power over Ethernet Hypervisors—VMware­ vSphere™, Citrix Cisco Mobile Teleworkers • Cisco VXCs eliminate the Security Thin Clients XenServer®, and Microsoft® Hyper-V™. Virtual • Typically connect from a wide range of Security need to hairpin this ­traffic ™ Cisco WAAS Compute Storage Application Optimization • Cisco UCS delivers advanced Gateway ­insecure locations, using a variety of Mobile Server through the data center. Hosted Media Software virtual switching, virtual ­interface endpoints.­ Virtual SIP Load Balancing SSL VPN • Cisco VXCs improve G.7xx Appliance and security technologies such as • Cisco AnyConnect™ VPN Client provides a Desktop Data Center Network Cisco Tunnel overall efficiency,­ H.264 the Nexus 1000v, VN-Link, Virtual Nexus Citrix XenServer/ highly secure connection for accessing virtual ­optimize path selec- Cisco UC Client Interface Cards, and Virtual Security 1000V Microsoft desktops. Connection Cisco Cisco tion, and help enable Gateway (VSG) to simplify and VMware Cisco Hyper-V • Cisco WAAS Mobile optimizes traffic Broker ASA AnyConnect network ­services to be Cisco VXC protect virtual ­desktop deployments. vSphere vWAAS ­between users and virtual desktops. Mobile Teleworkers applied to media ­traffic. Cisco VXI Benefits • Cisco Unified Fabric provides a scalable 10 GB network to Cisco VXI delivers the most adaptive, highly secure, and optimized ­intelligently aggregate client, data Cisco UCS Servers next-generation virtual workspace. It is: center LAN, SAN, and NAS I/O for a superior user experience. Adaptive: • VXI lowers IT costs for deployment, WAN Cisco VXC 4000 Series ­operation and support of end-user • Cisco UCS Extended ­Memory • VXI accelerates the adoption of new Cisco Fabric services for productivity, communication Technology increases ­performance, end-user service delivery options and capacity, and VM density at a Interconnects and collaboration through a centrally Bandwidth and Path Optimization Software Appliance for Standard PCs and Laptops models through faster, simpler provision- lower cost. ing and delivery of virtual applications, managed­ infrastructure. Cisco Nexus • Cisco WAAS optimizes bandwidth for • The Cisco VXC 4000 Series is a software • Cisco offers Validated ­Design virtual desktops, and virtual workspaces. • VXI delivers a superior end-user experience 5000 Switches ­display protocols such as RDP and ICA, and Remote Oce ­appliance that delivers enterprise-class unified Guides on Design Zone for Cisco WAAS WAN B that provides virtualized computing, ­accelerates application performance. ­communications ­support to repurposed PCs • It offers customers choice of solution ­customers using VMware View accessing virtual desktops. elements through an open ecosystem. communications, and collaboration • Cisco Performance Routing improves and Citrix XenDesktop. • It extends the benefits of Cisco VXI to ­services on any device in any location. ­application performance by selecting • VXI provides different types of users with Campus/DC Cisco NAM Cisco WAAS ­repurposed PCs, contractors, and other an integrated virtual work environment VXI Storage Options the best path across the WAN based Highly Secure: Cisco bring-your-own-PC users. • Cisco VXI supports Fibre Channel, Cisco MDS on network metrics. WAN A that accommodates any user require- • VXI protects data confidentiality and VXC 4000 • It increases the lifespan of ­existing assets, and iSCSI, and FCoE-based SANs, and Switches PFR Best Metric Path Cisco VXC ment on any device and any location. ­improves compliance by centralizing • Cisco Network Analysis Module (NAM) Software Cisco Netow delivers voice to a wider range of ­corporate users. Ethernet-based network-attached Series critical data and IP at the data center and Cisco NetFlow are used to monitor, manage, • It eliminates hairpinning when using your storage (NAS). Optimized: rather than across various endpoints. and troubleshoot network traffic flows. ­existing PCs and laptops as client devices. • Storage ecosystem partners SAN Storage NAS Storage • Combined with cloud services, VXI • Helps ensure security by controlling access ­include EMC and NetApp. ­provides IT organizations with an ­important to data based on user identities and roles. DC Access building block for developing an efficient • Cisco VXI validated with both Vblock • Responds quickly to planned and and agile “service delivery model. Type 1 and FlexPod solutions. ­unplanned disruptions—technical, • Cisco VXI includes storage natural, or man-made. Cisco ASA Cisco ASA Campus/DC Edge Cisco Cius ­optimization solutions such as Atlantis­ ILIO™ that help to reduce Cisco VXI Partner Ecosystem costs and boost performance. High Performance, High Function Service Aggregation • The campus network connects users to Cisco ASR Desktop User Cisco VXC Hypervisor Optimization • Cisco Application Control Engine the data center, WAN, and Internet while Internet Virtualization Virtualization Cisco ACE Cisco ACE Series (ACE) provides load balancing, SSL ­delivering a comprehensive set of services. Citrix® offloading, and health monitoring • 802.1x authentication helps enable highly Citrix Atlantis Computing Cisco DC Cisco Campus Cisco Microsoft® AppSense® for connection brokers in hosted ­secure ­access, and Cisco VXI end points can Core Switch Core Switch VMware Teradici™ Catalyst 4500 ® virtual desktop (HVD) environments.­ be ­automatically provisioned into the tion Collaborative Tablet Network Powered Optimize Desktop ­Virtualization VMware Cisco WAAS Cisco WAAS E, Loca UPO ™ • Cisco Wide Area Application right VLANs. .1x, Cisco VXC • Cisco Cius provides Collaboration­ • Cisco Cius supports a variety­ of ™ Series ­access to resources, • Cisco Cius is an Android- ­desktop virtualization ­solutions ­Services (WAAS) in the data center DC Aggregation • Cisco Universal Power over Ethernet (UPOE ) .1x , UPO Storage Virtual Anti-Virus Management Clients supports WAN optimization for support simplifies deployment and reduces costs. E, Lo ­applications, and network based tablet that provides from industry leaders such as cation users in other parts of the network, • Cisco Catalyst switches transmit location Cisco Mobility services in an ultraportable access to an enormous ­VMware, Citrix, and Wyse. EMC® McAfee® Liquidware Labs™ WinXP and with context-aware caching, com- Services Engine package. range of applications. Windows 7 PCs ­information to a Cisco Mobility Services • Cisco Cius optional media NetApp® Trend Micro® Unidesk® pression, and protocol optimization. WAN Wyse Engine on behalf of connected endpoints, to • Cisco Cius fosters new ways • It can also act as an IP ­station provides additional USB • Cisco Adaptive Security facilitate asset management and compliance Cisco ASR of working by delivering phone that ­supports and network ports, a speaker for ­Appliances (ASA) concentrate Cisco Nexus assurance. enterprise-class mobility, ­collaboration and high hands-free operation, a display 7000 Switches VPN traffic and provide firewall DC Core security, and manageability. definition video. port, and a phone handset. For More Information services for the data center. cisco.com/go/vxi

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