Certified HCI Standard Solution for Microsoft Windows Server Software-Defined.
There’s a lot to be gained in efficiency and simplicity by utilizing software-defined datacenter technology. But many IT organizations lack the time or staff to envision and implement new software-defined infrastructure. Validated software-defined datacenter solutions from preferred Microsoft partners like Nfina can help you access these benefits faster.
Nfina's 8224R-i20-S2D is a validated Hyper-converged Infrastructure (HCI) Standard solution for Microsoft Windows Server Software-Defined (WSSD), that works with Window Server to deliver high-performance storage or hyper-converged infrastructure. Hyper-converged solutions bring together compute, storage, and networking on industry-standard servers and components, which means organizations can gain improved datacenter intelligence and control while avoiding the costs of specialized high-end hardware.
| Windows Server Software-Defined Features | Software-Defined Storage | HCI Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Security | ||
| Windows Defender, Credential Guard, Device Guard |  |
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| Compute | ||
| Hyper-V | |
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| Network | ||
| NIC teaming, vSwitches, SMB Direct | |
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| Storage | ||
| Storage Spaces Direct Software-Defined Storage | |
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| Management | ||
| Windows Admin Center | |
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| Servers | ||
| x86 Industry Standard Hardware | |
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NFINA ADVANTAGE
- Nfina’s Windows Server Software-Defined solutions uses Microsoft-validated designs and follow engineering best practices for seamless deployment and a steady-state operational experience.
- Nfina gets you up and running without lengthy design and build time and offers a single point of contact for implementation and support services.
- Nfina earn Windows Server Software-Defined program certification by meeting Microsoft standards for:
- Quality
- Accelerated time to value
- Out-of-the-box optimization
- Expedited problem resolution
- Nfina’s Windows Server Software-Defined solutions are available in 2 nodes and 4 nodes to support your specific requirements.
8224R-i20-S2D
| Minimum Configuration | Maximum Configuration | |
|---|---|---|
| Configuration | 2 Nodes | 4 Nodes |
| Product SKU | Nfina 8224R-i20-S2D | Nfina 8224R-i20-S2D |
| Windows® OS | Microsoft® Windows Server® 2016 Datacenter | Microsoft® Windows Server® 2016 Datacenter |
| Solution Type | Standard Hyper-Converged; | Standard Hyper-Converged; |
| Configuration Type | Performance | Performance |
| Form Factor (SMBIOS) | Rack Mount Chassis , 2U - 24x 2.5" Bays | Rack Mount Chassis , 2U - 24x 2.5" Bays |
| TPM 2.0 | Yes | Yes |
| Processor | 2x Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors | 2x Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors |
| Processor Speed | Bronze 1.7GHz | Platinum 3.8GHz |
| Core Count | 12 cores per processor | 28 cores per processor |
| Memory | 64GB per node | 1.5TB per node |
| PCIe® Slots | 6x PCIe® Gen3 x8 | 6x PCIe® Gen3 x8 |
| iWARP NIC Adapters |
2x Dual Port 1/10/25Gb SFP+ 2x 10GBaseT (On motherboard) |
2x Dual Port 1/10/25Gb SFP+ 2x 10GBaseT (On motherboard) |
| Drives (per node) | ||
| Cache | 4x NVMe 1.5TB per (6TB total) | |
| Capacity | 4x NVMe 1TB per (4TB total) | 20x NVMe 4TB per (80TB total) |
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