The Business Case

Xsigo virtualised I/O can help you lower costs, add flexibility and reduce power and cooling.

Server connectivity costs are a large and growing issue in many enterprise data centers. Virtualised servers require more bandwidth and more connections to external network and storage resources. Traditional servers also require more connectivity as IT managers seek to increase the flexibility and utilisation of these assets. The result is increased connectivity costs, an expense that can run tens of thousands of dollars per server over the life of the device.

I/O virtualisation cuts costs.

I/O virtualisation consolidates the infrastructure to deliver an immediate 40% to 70% cap ex reduction. And it simplifies configuration tasks to reduce operational expense. Virtual I/O delivers more bandwidth to each server and offers flexibility and management features that directly benefit resource utilization and application performance. The result is lower costs and higher operating efficiency.

I/O Capex vs Number of Servers.

 

Server I/O costs arise from a variety of factors that collectively drive large expenditures. Cards, cables, and switch ports are the obvious costs.

A complete accounting of I/O expense must also include other costs that are driven by connectivity requirements, including server selection, rack space needs, and ongoing operational expenses:

Servers:  I/O impacts the cost of the server itself. To enable flexible deployment, servers are often connected to multiple networks and SANs, which drives the need for more physical I/O connections and additional I/O cards. If a larger server – such as a 4U high device – is required to meet these demands, costs rise dramatically.

 

 

Xsigo virtual I/O reduces or even eliminates I/O cards, so connectivity demands can be met with a smaller device. Potential savings are $7000 or more per server.