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Ready Stack for VMware Cloud Foundation uses the latest Dell EMC PowerEdge rack servers, LAN switches, SAN switches, and all-flash Unity storage arrays. It also includes platform management software.
The following table lists the recommended components.
Table 2. Recommended components
Platform/category |
Components |
Workload domain server platform |
Dell EMC PowerEdge R740/R740xd |
LAN connectivity for Ethernet traffic |
|
SAN connectivity |
2 x Dell EMC Connectrix DS-6620B 32 Gb/s FC switches |
OOB connectivity |
1 x Dell EMC Networking S4148T-ON switch |
Storage array |
Unity 350F, 450F, 550F, or 650F |
Management domain server platform |
Minimum of 3 x PowerEdge R640 |
IDPA DP4400 |
|
Server and storage management software |
|
Virtualization software |
VMware Cloud Foundation base, which includes:
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