This reference architecture focuses on helping organizations begin evaluating OpenStack® software and/or create proofs of concept with the Dell Red Hat Openstack cloud solution. This reference architecture characterizes Dell server, storage, and networking infrastructure with the Red Hat Enterprise Linux OpenStack platform, and provides tested/recommended configurations and system hardware components. Software components and software lifecycle support leverages Red Hat Enterprise Linux OpenStack Platform and processes. This architecture provides details including:
  • OpenStack controller and compute nodes with Dell PowerEdge R720 servers
  • OpenStack storage - built out in blocks of 3x PowerEdge R720XD servers
  • Network configurations leverage Dell Networking S55 (1 GbE), and S-4810 (10 GbE)
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux OpenStack Platform 4, which includes the Red Hat Enterprise Linux operating system and Red Hat OpenStack in a single distribution
Dell and Red Hat cloud offerings are specifically designed for mainstream enterprise customers and were created to help mainstream enterprises realize value with OpenStack.