Cisco UCS - Chapter 1 Overview; Prerequisite Tasks; Cisco UCS Invicta Scaling System Interface Overview

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Cisco UCS Invicta Scaling System Administration and Configuration Guide, Version 5.0.1.1a
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Overview
• Prerequisite Tasks, page 1-1
• Cisco UCS Invicta Scaling System Interface Overview, page 1-1
• Licensed Features, page 1-8
• Initial Steps, page 1-8
• Document Roadmap, page 1-10
This guide includes information about the Cisco Unified Computing System (Cisco UCS) Invicta
Scaling System for both performance and data reduction silicon storage systems.
Information applies to both types of systems unless otherwise noted. Unique content is identified within
the content.
Prerequisite Tasks
Before you configure the network connections, ensure that you do the following:
• Verify that the hardware cabling and installation is correct and complete.
• Verify that a Web browser for accessing the Cisco UCS Invicta Scaling System Management GUI is
available.
• The Cisco UCS Invicta Management GUI recognizes the Solid State Routers (SSRs) and Solid State
Nodes (SSNs).
If you are unable to perform these tasks, contact Cisco Technical Support.
Cisco UCS Invicta Scaling System Interface Overview
The Cisco UCS Invicta Scaling System is a multi-system, high-performance, flash-based silicon storage
system.
The basic architecture consists of (Table 1-1):