Rackonomics and Network Virtualization

1. Rackonomics and Network Virtualization BLADE Network Technologies

2. What’s New? Virtual Cooler Easier • BLADE: The leader in blade networking • BLADE’s contribution to “Rackonomics” is the answer to network overload • Extends virtualization: Mirrors benefits of server virtualization within the network at the rack level • Saves Energy: Optimized airflow for servers and storage racks • Painless: Removes complexity through simplified management and fabric convergence BLADE Network Technologies BLADE is the world’s first provider of rack-level network virtualization

3. Who is BLADE? A market-leading supplier of Gigabit and 10G Ethernet networking infrastructure solutions that reside in: Blade servers “Scale-out” server racks Storage racks 45% blade networking market share #1 server vendor in Japan #1 server vendor in Japan #1 server vendor worldwide #1 blade server vendor worldwide BLADE Network Technologies

4. Field-proven Layer 2/3 switch With SmartConnect™ and VMready™ software Optional Layer 4–7 products BLADEHarmony™ Manager Converged Enhanced Ethernet-ready switches Large network experience – 12,000 switches in one installation BLADE products are in half of the Fortune 500 Companies BLADE Experience Connecting to over 825,000 servers! ~186,000 switches (4.3 million ports) and counting Experienced in server & storage optimized switching BLADE Confidential 4

5. Growing Pressures on Data Centers The answer is Rackonomics BLADE Network Technologies Multiple fabrics Virtualization Multicore CPUs Scale-out Web 2.0 Consolidation Clustering Power & cooling Management complexity

6. Rackonomics 101 Virtual Cooler Easier BLADE Network Technologies • Rack-level provisioning makes it easier to design for scale out • With Rackonomics, IT can: • Respond faster to business demands • Increase energy efficiency • Decrease TCO

7. Rack-level Server Provisioning is the New Approach! The Replicated Rack is the New Data Center! BLADE Network Technologies

8. Industry First:BLADE’s Rack-level Network Virtualization Virtual Cooler Easier RackSwitch G8000 1/10G Ethernet Switch RackSwitch G8100 10G Low Latency Switch BLADE Network Technologies • Networking Virtualization switch-resident software • SmartConnect™: Worlds first rack-level network virtualization • VMready™: Removes stress on network caused by virtualization (e.g. migrating network security policies) • First server and storage rack-optimized switch • Airflow to match server and storage racks • Makes networks easier to manage • BLADEHarmony™ Manager • Converged fabric support (CEE / DCE)

9. BLADE RackSwitchDesigned for IBM iDataPlex • April 23, 2008 – IBM enters the Rackonomics market • Same day as BLADE RackSwitch • RackSwitch & iDataPlex – A perfect fit • Airflow matches server airflow • Up to 8 RackSwitches supported • Other vendors limited to 4 switches due to need for expensive air baffles BLADE Network Technologies 1-Apr-14 9

10. Rack Virtualization =Virtual, Cooler, Easier Networking BLADE RackSwitches Rack with Virtualized Network Virtualization Software (SmartConnect™ & VMready™) BLADEHarmony™ Manager BLADE Embedded Switches BLADE Network Technologies

11. VirtualSmartConnect™ Virtualization Software Share I/O across a blade chassis or rack Improved fault-tolerance Decouple scaling of CPU, I/O and storage Server-centric products Networking optimized for server administrators Used today by: Large retailer Large Wall Street financial firm Leading Web 2.0 service Web traffic Video traffic Backup traffic BLADE Network Technologies

12. Enable VM movement across a blade chassis or rack Moves network and security policies with the virtual machines Complementary to virtualization-optimized NICs VirtualVMready™ Virtualization Software } VM1 Web Traffic VM2 VMready™ } VM3 VM4 Video Traffic } VM5 VM6 Backup VM7 VM8 BLADE Network Technologies 1-Apr-14 12

13. CoolerAirflow Designed for Server & Storage Racks Cool Air Hot Air Hot Air Switch RackSwitch Pre-heated Air Hot Air Server Server Server Server Server Server Server Server • Majority of network products in server racks would create “hot loops” in airflow • BLADE RackSwitches allow for “cool aisles” and “hot aisles” • US Patent application for “redirection of airflow” Traditional Switch BLADE RackSwitch BLADE Network Technologies

14. Easier BLADEHarmony™ Manager Software • Data center view and management of I/O • Single-click update to thousands of switches • Integrates with HP Systems Insight Manager & IBM Director BLADE Network Technologies

15. EasierSaves Time = Money Time Savings for Software Upgrades & Data Collection Over Three Years. Example: 1,000 devices • Easy scheduling of updates/upgrades • Centralized point of administration • Automatic switch discovery • Time saving management tools 8X Faster with BLADEHarmony! www.bladenetwork.net

16. EasierFabric Convergence with 10G Ethernet • Lossless with Converged Enhanced Ethernet (CEE) • IP SAN (NAS, iSCSI) and Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) • Low latency for high-performance clusters (HPC) • Low power with fewer components • Low cost • Single attach (NIC/Adapter) for servers & storage • Reduced cabling & management SAN, LAN, and Cluster traffic will converge on 10G Ethernet SAN Fibre Channel Ethernet LAN HPC Cluster InfiniBand Converged Server Fabric • NAS and iSCSI – Available today • FCoE-ready lossless fabric – demo at SNW & Interop 2008 BLADE Network Technologies

17. 48 ports, Gigabit Ethernet with 10G Uplinks Top of Rack, 1U 44 ports 1G, RJ-45 copper 4 ports 1G, SFP fiber 4 ports 10G, CX4 or SFP+ for uplinks Air flow optimized for hot-aisle / cold aisle server / storage racks Under $500 per 10G port (US list) 24 ports, 10 Gigabit Ethernet Top of Rack, 1U 20 ports CX4 – the proven lowest latency 4 ports SFP+ for fiber uplinks Low latency – 300 nsec Patented CX4 cable retainer solves cable issues Air flow optimized for hot-aisle / cold aisle server / storage racks Virtual Cooler Easier RackSwitch Ethernet Switches RackSwitch G8000 1/10G Ethernet Switch RackSwitch G8100 10G Low Latency Switch $5,495 US list $11,950 US list BLADE Network Technologies

18. Extends BLADE’s expertise into rack networking Field-proven, mature switch software Existing (IBM, HP, NEC) and new distribution partners Over half of Fortune 500 count on BLADE “Rackonomics” through virtualized networking RackSwitch products for scale-out networks Virtual Cooler Easier BLADE is First with Rack-level Network Virtualization BLADE Network Technologies

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20. Disclaimer Blade Network Technologies Confidential. The information contained in this presentation is proprietary to Blade Network Technologies (BLADE) and is offered in confidence, subject to the terms and conditions of a Non-Disclosure Agreement. BLADE makes no warranties regarding the accuracy of this information. BLADE does not warrant or represent that it will introduce any product to which the information relates. It is presented for discussion purposes only. All statements regarding BLADE’s future direction and intent are subject to change or withdrawal without notice, at BLADE’s sole discretion. Prices, delivery dates and technical specifications are subject to change without notice.  BLADE Network Technologies Confidential