This document provides validated networking configuration guidelines, tuning parameters, and operational best practices for field and support engineers implementing the Nutanix Cloud Platform with Everpure, a NVMe/TCP solution.
The objective is to ensure optimal performance, resiliency, and ease of management across the compute, storage, and network layers. While the document covers key architectural and operational considerations, it is intended to present general recommendations rather than serve as an exhaustive, end-to-end solution guide.
Solution Overview
The goal of this solution is to deliver low-latency, high-throughput storage for Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure (NCI) using Everpure FlashArray over NVMe/TCP, combining enterprise-class performance with the simplicity and ubiquity of Ethernet networking.
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Compute: Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure (NCI) compute nodes
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Storage: Everpure FlashArray
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Network: Ethernet fabric supporting the NVMe-oF TCP protocol
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Management: Nutanix Prism Central and Everpure FlashArray GUI, CLI, and APIs